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The popliteal vein carries blood from the knee to the thigh and calf muscles and ultimately to the heart. The vein is formed from the merging of the two posterior tibial veins and ends as it merges in to the femoral vein.

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14y ago

the Anterior tibial vein and the Posterior tibial vein....possibly could also be the fibular vein..not quite sure

sources: Essentials of human anatomy and physiology book

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7y ago

the small saphenous vein and and the anterior tibial vein

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9y ago

Posterior tibial vein and Anterior tibial vein.

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9y ago

anterior tibial, posterior tibial, small saphenous

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