Chapter 20 - Section 20.8 - Study Guide - Assess Your Learning Outcomes - Page 800: 8

**Deep Plantar Venous Arch:** The deep plantar venous arch is a network of veins located on the plantar (bottom) surface of the foot. It accompanies the deep plantar arterial arch and collects deoxygenated blood from the structures on the sole of the foot. The veins of the deep plantar arch eventually drain into the lateral and medial plantar veins. **Lateral Plantar Vein:** The lateral plantar vein accompanies the lateral plantar artery. It drains deoxygenated blood from the lateral structures of the sole, including muscles and skin. The lateral plantar vein ultimately contributes to the formation of the posterior tibial vein. **Medial Plantar Vein:** The medial plantar vein accompanies the medial plantar artery. It drains deoxygenated blood from the medial structures of the sole, similar to the lateral plantar vein. The medial plantar vein also contributes to the formation of the posterior tibial vein. **Fibular Vein (Peroneal Vein):** The fibular vein accompanies the fibular artery. It drains blood from the lateral compartment of the leg. The fibular vein and the posterior tibial vein eventually unite to form the popliteal vein. **Posterior Tibial Vein:** The posterior tibial vein accompanies the posterior tibial artery and receives blood from the medial and lateral plantar veins. It runs along the posterior side of the leg and unites with the fibular vein to form the popliteal vein. **Anterior Tibial Vein:** The anterior tibial vein accompanies the anterior tibial artery. It drains blood from the anterior compartment of the leg. The anterior tibial vein continues upward and contributes to the formation of the popliteal vein. These veins play a vital role in draining deoxygenated blood from the foot and lower leg, returning it to the heart for oxygenation. The interconnected network of veins in the lower limb supports proper circulation and helps maintain overall limb function.

**Deep Plantar Venous Arch:** The deep plantar venous arch is a network of veins located on the plantar (bottom) surface of the foot. It accompanies the deep plantar arterial arch and collects deoxygenated blood from the structures on the sole of the foot. The veins of the deep plantar arch eventually drain into the lateral and medial plantar veins. **Lateral Plantar Vein:** The lateral plantar vein accompanies the lateral plantar artery. It drains deoxygenated blood from the lateral structures of the sole, including muscles and skin. The lateral plantar vein ultimately contributes to the formation of the posterior tibial vein. **Medial Plantar Vein:** The medial plantar vein accompanies the medial plantar artery. It drains deoxygenated blood from the medial structures of the sole, similar to the lateral plantar vein. The medial plantar vein also contributes to the formation of the posterior tibial vein. **Fibular Vein (Peroneal Vein):** The fibular vein accompanies the fibular artery. It drains blood from the lateral compartment of the leg. The fibular vein and the posterior tibial vein eventually unite to form the popliteal vein. **Posterior Tibial Vein:** The posterior tibial vein accompanies the posterior tibial artery and receives blood from the medial and lateral plantar veins. It runs along the posterior side of the leg and unites with the fibular vein to form the popliteal vein. **Anterior Tibial Vein:** The anterior tibial vein accompanies the anterior tibial artery. It drains blood from the anterior compartment of the leg. The anterior tibial vein continues upward and contributes to the formation of the popliteal vein. These veins play a vital role in draining deoxygenated blood from the foot and lower leg, returning it to the heart for oxygenation. The interconnected network of veins in the lower limb supports proper circulation and helps maintain overall limb function.