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Inferior Lateral Genicular Vein (Right)
Cardiovascular System

Inferior Lateral Genicular Vein (Right)

Vena inferior lateralis genus

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Quick Facts

Origin: Inferolateral aspect of the knee.

Course: Passes posteriorly to drain into the popliteal vein.

Tributaries: None.

Drainage: Knee joint.

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Inferior Lateral Genicular Vein (Right)
Inferior Lateral Genicular Vein (Right)
Inferior Lateral Genicular Vein (Right)
Inferior Lateral Genicular Vein (Right)

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Origin

The inferior lateral genicular vein arises at the inferolateral aspect of the knee.

Course

The inferior lateral genicular vein passes posteriorly and horizontally across the lateral condyle of the tibia to drain into the popliteal vein. It accompanies the inferior lateral genicular artery.

Tributaries

There are no named tributaries.

Structures Drained

The inferior lateral genicular vein drains blood from the knee joint.

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