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Deep veins

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By Robin Parks, MS

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

Author:Robin Parks, MS
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Last Updated: 01/15/2008
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