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