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Vein: Deep vein 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
- common femoral vein
- femoral vein
- profunda femoris vein
- popliteal vein
- peroneal vein
- anterior tibial vein
- posterior tibial vein
See also
Circulatory 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 Categories:- Veins
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