Cardiovascular System
Inferior Lateral Genicular Vein (Right)
Vena inferior lateralis genus
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Origin: Inferolateral aspect of the knee.
Course: Passes posteriorly to drain into the popliteal vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Knee joint.
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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