femoral_vein | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein | |
Synonyms: | vena_femoralis | |
Related terms: | vein thigh | |
Similar spelling: |
femoral_nerve femoral_pulse femoral_biceps femoral_artery |