Leg veinsDeep leg veins (the light blue veins in the picture) include the
iliac, femoral, popliteal, and tibial veins. Superficial leg veins (the dark
blue veins) include the greater and lesser saphenous veins. In deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot (thrombus) forms in a deep
vein, usually in the legs. Clots also can form in superficial veins, which are
closer to the skin. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerElizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine Current as ofMarch 20, 2017 Current as of:
March 20, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine |
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