Superficial Circumflex Iliac Vein
Vena circumflexa iliaca superficialis
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Origin: Superficial fascia of the inguinal region.
Course: Travels inferiorly and medially to drain into the great saphenous vein or femoral vein.
Tributaries: No tributaries.
Drainage: Inguinal region and anterior abdominal wall.
Origin
The superficial circumflex iliac vein originates superficially within the superficial fascia of the inguinal region.
Course
From its origin, the vein takes an oblique course medially, along the course of the inguinal ligament, then descends into the great saphenous vein or femoral vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries of the superficial circumflex iliac vein.
Structures Drained
The superficial circumflex iliac vein drains the inguinal region and the abdominal wall.
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External Iliac Vein
The external iliac vein is the upper continuation of the femoral vein.
