Fibular veins
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Fibular Veins (also known as Peroneal Veins) are veins located in the lower leg, specifically in the lateral compartment of the leg. They are responsible for draining blood from the lateral compartment of the leg and the plantar surface of the foot. The fibular veins are paired veins, meaning there are two of them, one on each side of the fibula bone.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "fibular" is derived from the Latin word "fibula", which means "clasp" or "buckle". This is because the fibula bone, which the fibular veins are named after, was thought to resemble a clasp or buckle. The term "peroneal" is derived from the Greek word "perone", which means "pin of a brooch", again referring to the shape of the fibula bone.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The fibular veins begin at the lateral end of the dorsal venous arch, a major vein in the foot. They ascend along the fibula bone, draining blood from the lateral compartment of the leg and the plantar surface of the foot. The fibular veins then join the posterior tibial veins to form the popliteal vein.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Due to their location, the fibular veins can be affected by conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. DVT can cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, and redness in the affected leg. If a blood clot in the fibular veins breaks loose, it can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Fibula: The bone in the lower leg that the fibular veins are named after.
- Deep vein thrombosis: A condition that can affect the fibular veins, causing a blood clot to form in a vein deep in the body.
- Pulmonary embolism: A serious condition that can occur if a blood clot in the fibular veins breaks loose and travels to the lungs.
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