Anatomy
Course
Branch of the superficial iliac vein. Begins at the head of the femur, travelling medially, passing behind the sartorius and rectus femoris muscles, where it divides into terminal branches. It eventually drains into the femoral vein, just distal from the inguinal ligament.
Drain
Drains the head and neck of the femur.
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