n :  any of several veins that accompany the corresponding tibial arteries and that unite to form the popliteal vein:  a  :  one accompanying the posterior tibial artery - called also posterior tibial vein   b  :  one accompanying the anterior tibial artery - called also anterior tibial vein  .
 
 
 
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