<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyCould you please explain the function and location of the femoral vein?  <response>: <reason> The term superficial femoral vein is not recognized as a legitimate anatomic term. However, some specialist physicians e.g. radiologists, vascular surgeons use the term superficial femoral vein for the distal part of the femoral vein to:Usage of this term is discouraged by many physicians because it leads to confusion among general medical practitioners. The femoral vein is considered a deep vein, unlike the adjective superficial suggests and has led some physicians to falsely conclude it is a superficial vein, which has resulted in patients with deep vein thrombosis being denied efficacious thrombolytic therapy. 