Deep veins and superficial veins in the arms and legs
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Lower extremity deep veins
Deep veins in the legs/lower extremities include:
Proximal veins
External iliac, internal iliac, common iliac, pelvic (gonadal, broad ligament), common femoral, superficial femoral, deep femoral (profunda), and popliteal veins. Also consider inferior vena cava.
Distal veins
Anterior tibial, posterior tibial, peroneal, gastrocnemius, and soleus veins.
Lower extremity superficial veins
Superficial veins in the legs/lower extremities include: greater saphenous and lesser saphenous veins.
Upper extremity deep veins
Deep veins in the arms/upper extremities include: radial, ulnar, brachial, axillary, and subclavian veins.
Upper extremity superficial veins
Superficial veins in the arms/upper extremities include: Digital, metacarpal, cephalic, basilic, and median veins.