👉 The Carter veins are a group of small veins located on the lower extremities, near the ankles. They drain blood from the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the legs, feet, and toes back to the deep venous system. These veins are named after Dr. James Carter, who first described them in 1863. The Carter veins are usually close to the surface but can sometimes be found deeper or even merge with larger veins.
