Note that the superficial veins of the lower limb lie in subcutaneous fat. When these veins become enlarged or tortuous, their valves become incompetent and they are termed "varicose veins." The arrows indicate where the anastomotic veins perforate the deep fascia and bring the superficial and deep veins into communication with each other.

Image courtesy of Grant's Atlas of Anatomy

Anteromedial view

Note that the superficial veins of the lower limb lie in subcutaneous fat. When these veins become enlarged or tortuous, their valves become incompetent and they are termed "varicose veins." The arrows indicate where the anastomotic veins perforate the deep fascia and bring the superficial and deep veins into communication with each other.

Image courtesy of Grant's Atlas of Anatomy

Lateral view

Note that the superficial veins of the lower limb lie in subcutaneous fat. When these veins become enlarged or tortuous, their valves become incompetent and they are termed "varicose veins." The arrows indicate where the anastomotic veins perforate the deep fascia and bring the superficial and deep veins into communication with each other.

Image courtesy of Grant's Atlas of Anatomy

Medial view

Note that the superficial veins of the lower limb lie in subcutaneous fat. When these veins become enlarged or tortuous, their valves become incompetent and they are termed "varicose veins." The arrows indicate where the anastomotic veins perforate the deep fascia and bring the superficial and deep veins into communication with each other.

Image courtesy of Grant's Atlas of Anatomy