The vein that ascends along the medial side of the lower limb to the femoral vein is the ________ saphenous vein, and the vein that ascends along the posterior aspect of the leg to the popliteal vein is the ________ saphenous vein.

A) small; great
B) internal; external
C) external; internal
D) great; small

Saphenous Vein

A large vein running along the length of the leg, commonly used in grafts during coronary artery bypass surgery.

Femoral Vein

A major blood vessel in the thigh that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body back to the heart.

Popliteal Vein

The popliteal vein is a deep vein located behind the knee, which forms from the venous return of the lower leg and drains into the femoral vein.