Term Name:	posterior tibial vein
Synonyms:	venae tibiales posteriores
Definition:	A vein of the lower limb carries blood from the posterior compartment and plantar surface of the foot to the popliteal vein which it forms when it joins with the anterior tibial vein. Like most deep veins, the posterior tibial vein is accompanied by an artery of the same name, the posterior tibial artery, along its course. [WP,unvetted].
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001546]