medical Definition of popliteal vein
: a vein formed by the union of the anterior and posterior tibial veins and ascending through the popliteal space to the thigh where it becomes the femoral vein
Medical Dictionary
- Trending Now: More Trending:
- asylum insubordinate promulgate epochal clemency
- ALL
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Illustration of popliteal vein
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up popliteal vein? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
