The deep veins of the leg have different terms to describe their
location:
- Upper (proximal) leg veins are those above the
knee but below the waist.
- Popliteal veins are located behind the
knee.
- Iliac and femoral veins are in the groin area.
- Lower (distal) leg veins are those below the knee.
- Distal leg veins are located in the calf and
ankle.
A person with a blood clot in a deep upper (proximal) leg vein is at
increased risk for a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism) or other
complications.
