The anterior tibial vein is formed by the venae comitantes arising from the dorsalis pedis vein.

It arises near the inferior extensor retinaculum, ascends in the interosseous membrane of the leg and pierces it at the proximal end. At the distal border of the popliteus muscle, the anterior tibial vein unites with the posterior tibial vein to form the popliteal vein.

Along its course, the anterior tibial vein is accompanied by the anterior tibial artery.

The anterior tibial vein collects venous blood from the ankle joint, knee joint, tibiofibular joint, and the anterior portion of the lower leg.

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Anterior tibial vein