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Lower extremity
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superficial vein , cutaneous nerves superficial fascia
deep fascia
Bony landmarks:
1. Hip bone
Anterior superior iliac spine
Anterior inferior iliac spine
Iliac fossa
Iliac tubercle
Anterior gluteal line
Inferior gluteal line
Ischial tuberosity
Acetabolum
Ischial spine
Greater sciatic notch
Lesser sciatic notch
Greater sciatic foramen
Lesser sciatic foramen
2. Femur
Greater trochanter of femur
Lesser trochanter of femur
Intertrochanteric line
Head of femur
Neck of femur
Lateral epicondyle and condyle of femur
Medial epicondyle and condyle of femur
Intercondylar fossa
Superficial vein
Superficial vein subcutaneous layer
1.
Greater saphenous vein dorsal venous arch
saphenous opening (hiatus)
deep fascia femoral vein deep vein of lower extremity
2.
Small saphenous vein dorsal venous arch
(varicose vein)
subcutaneous layer
great saphenous vein dorsal venous arch
great saphenous vein