Deep inguinal lymph nodes Superficial inguinal Superficial structures lymph nodes (superolateral) Femoral vein Saphenous opening 1 Great saphenous vein Superficial inguinal lymph nodes (inferior) Great saphenous arises from dorsal venous arch,runs vein anterior to the medial malleolus,medial side of the leg,and behind the knee. Patella Runs along the medial side of the femur Passes through the saphenous opening to join the femoral vein Receives blood from the superficial lower limb Medial malleolus Dorsal venous arch except the back of leg Digital vein Anteromedial view Superficial structures 1 Great saphenous vein arises from dorsal venous arch, runs anterior to the medial malleolus, medial side of the leg, and behind the knee. Runs along the medial side of the femur Passes through the saphenous opening to join the femoral vein Receives blood from the superficial lower limb except the back of leg