Posterior Tibial Vein
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Tim Taylor
Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer
Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
Last updated: Jul 2nd, 2025
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The posterior tibial vein is the larger of the two branches which join to form the popliteal vein. It arises beneath the calf muscle from branches which return blood to the heart from the skin, muscles, and other tissues of the lower leg along the way.
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