Deep vein

Deep vein
Vein: Deep vein
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The veins of the right axilla, viewed from in front.
Latin vena profunda
Gray's subject #164 641

Deep vein is a term used to describe a vein that is deep in the body. It is used to differentiate deep veins from veins which are close to the surface, also known as superficial veins.

Deep veins are almost always beside an artery with the same name (e.g. the femoral vein is beside the femoral artery). Collectively, they carry the vast majority of the blood. Occlusion of a deep vein can be life threatening and is most often caused by thrombosis. Occlusion of a deep vein by thrombosis is called deep vein thrombosis.

Deep veins are these blood vessels which are embedded far into the flesh, and if needing operation, it can be difficult.

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Some named deep veins

Upper limb

  • brachial vein
  • radial vein
  • ulnar vein

Lower limb

See also

v · d · eCirculatory system: Arteries and veins (TA A12.0, TH H3.09.02, GA 6.543/GA 7.641)
Systemic circulation
(Left heart) → Aorta → Arteries → Arterioles → Capillaries → Venules → Veins → Vena cava → (Right heart)
Pulmonary circulation
Blood vessels
Arteries
Veins
Lymphatic
Lymphatic vessel · Lymph · Lymph capillary

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