Femoral vein

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:artery
gptkbp:adjacentTo gptkb:femoral_nerve
femoral artery
gptkbp:drainedBy external iliac vein
lower limb
gptkbp:function returns deoxygenated blood from lower limb to heart
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Femoral vein
gptkbp:length approximately 30-40 cm
gptkbp:location thigh
gptkbp:partner femoral artery
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:human_circulatory_system
gptkbp:runsThrough gptkb:adductor_hiatus
inguinal ligament
gptkbp:scientificName vena femoralis
gptkbp:significance site for deep vein thrombosis
used for central venous access
gptkbp:tributaryOf deep femoral vein
great saphenous vein
lateral circumflex femoral vein
medial circumflex femoral vein
popliteal vein
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Central_Venous_Catheter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6