Quick Facts
Origin: Superomedial aspect of the knee.
Course: Ascends medially to drain into the femoral vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Knee joint.
Origin
The descending genicular vein arises at the superomedial aspect of the knee.
Course
The descending genicular vein ascends medially, accompanied by the branches of the descending genicular artery. It drains into the femoral vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The descending genicular vein drains blood from the medial aspect of the knee joint.
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Saphenous Artery
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