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5. Femoral Vein

Accompanying the femoral artery is the femoral vein, which carries deoxygenated blood to the inferior vena cava. Both vessels are enclosed in the crural sheath, which is a combination of three structures. The inguinal ligament is a soft tissue suspender-like ligament in the groin. The abdominal fascia are sheets of protective, stabilizing tissue, and the transverse fascia is a thin abdominal membrane.

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