Veins

At a variable level in the popliteal fossa the anterior tibia vein and the posterior tibial vein together with the peroneal vein join together to form the popliteal vein.  The popliteal vein ascends through the popliteal fossa superficial to the popliteal artery and deep to the tibial nerve.  The popliteal vein becomes continuous with the femoral vein at the adductor canal.

The popliteal vein is a common site of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) especially in total knee replacement patients.

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