Term Name: | femoral vein |
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Synonyms: | vena femoralis |
Definition: | In the human body, the femoral vein is a blood vessel that accompanies the femoral artery in the femoral sheath. It begins at the adductor canal (also known as Hunter's canal) and is a continuation of the popliteal vein. It ends at the inferior margin of the inguinal ligament, where it becomes the external iliac vein. [WP,unvetted]. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001361] |