Quick Facts
Origin: Head of the femur.
Course: Pass over the neck of the femur to reach the medial and lateral circumflex femoral veins.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Head and neck of the femur.
Origin
The retinacular veins originate in the region of the head of the femur.
Course
The retinacular veins descend over the neck of the femur to drain into the lateral and medial circumflex femoral veins, which in turn drain into the deep femoral vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The retinacular veins drain the head and neck of the femur.
