The "'popliteal vein "'is formed by the junction of the venae comitantes of the anterior and posterior tibial vein at the lower border of the popliteus muscle on the medial side of the popliteal artery.
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DVT below the popliteal vein, a proximal vein behind the knee, is classified as distal and has limited clinical significance compared to proximal DVT . An initial episode of DVT is called incident and any subsequent DVT is termed recurrent.
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Pressure from the seat against the back of the legs, particularly a problem for short people and those who are obese, may irritate the lining of the popliteal vein, which runs behind the knee and can be a factor in clot formation.
