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