Quick Facts
Origin: Inferomedial aspect of the knee.
Course: Passes posteriorly to drain into the popliteal vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Knee joint.
Origin
The inferior medial genicular vein arises at the inferomedial aspect of the knee.
Course
The inferior medial genicular vein passes posteriorly and horizontally across the medial condyle of the tibia to drain into the popliteal vein. It accompanies the inferior medial genicular artery.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The inferior medial genicular vein drains blood from the knee joint.
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