Albany Medical College Virtual Anatomy Lab

Lab 7 - Module 3 - Popliteal Fossa: Page 2 of 5

Popliteal Veins

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Add the Popliteal Vein which ascends through the popliteal fossa crossing from medial to lateral side of the popliteal artery. It is always superifical to the popliteal artery. It enters the adductor canal through the adductor hiatus where it is now known as the femoral vein.
Add the Posterior Tibial Vein.
Add the Small Saphenous Vein which pierces the popliteal fascia and drains into the popliteal vein. Rotate the cadaver to visualize this connection.