Deep veins

Deep veins

Deep veins are the veins that are near the bones and surrounded by muscle. These veins lie deeper under the skin and return more blood to the heart than surface (superficial) veins.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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