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Femoral vein

Known as: Lower extremity>Femoral vein, VEIN, FEMORAL, Veins, Femoral 
The vein accompanying the femoral artery in the same sheath; it is a continuation of the popliteal vein and becomes the external iliac vein.
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Left femoral veinRight femoral vein

Broader (1)

Thigh structure

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2008
2008
Long-term experience with the technique of subclavian and femoral vein cannulation in hemodialysis.
Large vein cannulation for hemodialysis was used in 1164 patients undergoing dialysis treatment and in an acute dialysis program… 
1998
1998
Effects of short-term submaximal training in humans on muscle metabolism in exercise
C. T. PUTMAN,1 N. L. JONES,1 E. HULTMAN,2 M. G. HOLLIDGE-HORVAT,1 A. BONEN,3 D. R. MCCONACHIE,1 AND G. J. F. HEIGENHAUSER1… 
1993
1993
Sleeve Insertion and Collagen Coating Improve Nerve Regeneration Through Vein Conduits
Vein grafts have been used as conduits for nerve regeneration in both research protocols and clinical situations. Results to date… 
1986
1986
A new technique for cannulation of the coronary sinus from the femoral vein.
Previous techniques for cannulation of the coronary sinus have required entry into the right atrium from the superior vena cava… 
Review
1977
Review
1977
Endometriosis involving the femoral vein.
The first case of endometriosis of the femoral vein presenting as a femoral hernia is reported. Histogenesis and sites of… 
1974
1974
A comparative study on the mechanism of action of morphine on gastric acid secretion in dogs.
Abstract While researching the mechanisms of gastric secretagogue action of morphine, the effects of hexamethonium, atropine and… 
Highly Cited
1966
Highly Cited
1966
Comparison of glucagon and epinephrine effects in the dog.
Intravenous injection of 1–2 μg/kg of glucagon produced greater and more persistent effects on liver glycogen and blood glucose… 
1965
1965
THE FEMORAL DIAPHYSEAL MEDULLARY VENOUS SYSTEM AS A VENOUS COLLATERAL CHANNEL IN THE DOG.
Collateral circulation via the venous channels of the canine femur was investigated by means of roentgenographic and tracer… 
1961
1961
A METHOD OF ESTIMATING QUALITATIVE CHANGES OF BLOOD-FLOW IN BONE
1. A method of recording changes in bone blood-flow using a heated thermocouple is described.2. Occlusion of the femoral artery… 
Highly Cited
1954
Highly Cited
1954
LYSIS OF THROMBI PRODUCED BY SODIUM MORRHUATE IN THE FEMORAL VEIN OF DOGS BY HUMAN PLASMIN (FIBRINOLYSIN)