Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Femoral Vein.
Femoral Vein - as a noun
A vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena femoralisExample Sentences
"The femoral vein is a blood vessel that carries blood from the leg back to the heart."
"The surgeon carefully dissected the femoral vein during the operation."
"A blood clot in the femoral vein can cause serious complications."
"The nurse applied pressure to the patient's femoral vein after the catheter was removed."
"An ultrasound was used to visualize the femoral vein for proper placement of the needle."
