As the popliteal vein ascends the leg, it becomes the ________ vein.

A) peroneal
B) saphenous
C) common iliac
D) femoral
E) deep femoral

Popliteal Vein

A vein located behind the knee that drains blood from the lower leg and transports it back towards the heart.

Saphenous Vein

The longest vein in the body, running along the length of the leg, and often used in coronary artery bypass surgery.

Common Iliac

Refers to the final branches of the abdominal aorta, dividing into the internal and external iliac arteries to supply blood to the pelvis and legs.