Quick Facts
Origin: Posterior aspect of the knee.
Course: Accompanies the middle genicular artery and drains into the popliteal vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Knee joint.
Origin
The middle genicular vein arises at the posterior aspect of the knee.
Course
The middle genicular vein drains into the popliteal vein. It accompanies the middle genicular artery.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The middle genicular vein drains blood from the knee joint, including the cruciate ligaments and the synovial capsule.
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