The IVC starts in the lower back where the right and left common iliac veins (two major leg veins) have joined together. It runs under the abdominal cavity along the right side of the spinal ...

As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again.

There’s a common belief that crossing your legs can lead to varicose veins: the enlarged, blue or purple veins that often develop just below the skin in our legs. Varicose veins are caused by ...

The venous anatomy of the lower leg is made up ... In addition, the profunda femoris vein drains the upper leg and serves as a tributary to the common femoral vein. The deep and superficial ...

Recent years have seen an enormous amount of experimental and clinical research into role of the pulmonary veins (PVs ... dimension to our knowledge of PV anatomy. Such work is vital for an ...