Tags: Anatomical Structure, Vein.
A deep vein is a vein that is deep in the body. This contrasts with superficial veins that are close to the body’s surface.Deep veins are almost always beside an artery with the same name (e.g. the femoral vein is beside the femoral artery). Collectively they carry the vast majority of the blood. Occlusion of a deep vein can be life threatening and is most often caused by thrombosis.
