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Varicose Vein On the Back of Left Leg Posted: 01-10-08 03:28am


ive had it for as long as i can remember,im 14 dk if that has anything to do with it.....its only on my left leg,just behind my knee...help would be apreciated,thanks

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Posted: 01-22-08 17:24pm


I don't believe that's a varicose vein that you are noticing....but an artery called the femoral artery. Here's an anatomical illustration: http://chestofbooks.com/healt h/body/massage/Margaret-D-Palmer/Lessons-o n-Massage/images/fig-57-The-Anterior-Tibia l.png

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