Posterior tibial vein

Definition

The posterior tibial vein is a blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood from the lower leg and foot back to the heart. It runs alongside the posterior tibial artery, deep within the calf muscle.

Related terms

Venous Return: The process by which blood returns to the heart via veins after circulating through the body.

Deep Veins: Veins located deep within muscle tissue, playing a crucial role in transporting blood back towards the heart against gravity.

Venous Blood: Blood that is depleted of oxygen and rich in carbon dioxide, returning to the heart from various parts of the body