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A member asked:

Are there any arteries that would be palpable along the lateral side of the back of the leg below the knee? what about veins?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Not usually: The popliteal artery and veins run in the depth of the popliteal fossa- behind the knee between the muscles and tendons. There are some anomalies where the vessels run a different pattern. The exam is easy.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2014

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