[Anatomical study on the constancy of Cockett's perforating veins]. / Etudes anatomiques sur la constance des perforantes de Cockett.

The tenet of the constancy of Cockett's perforating vessels does not hold against anatomical studies. They perforate the fascia at various levels as their relationship to Linton's line also vary. Finally, they originate, most of the time, from the communicating veins connecting the posterior leg branch and the internal saphenous vein.