English - English
Definition of saphenous vein in English English dictionary
- Usually referring to the great saphenous vein, but may also refer to the small saphenous vein
- (Anatomi) Either of two large veins near the surface of the foot, leg, and thigh, one on the inner side and the other on the outer and posterior sides
- either of two chief superficial veins of the leg that drain blood from the foot
- great saphenous vein
- The large subcutaneous superficial vein of the leg and thigh
- greater saphenous vein
- Another term for the great saphenous vein
- lesser saphenous vein
- Another term for the small saphenous vein
- small saphenous vein
- a relatively large vein of the superficial posterior leg
- long saphenous vein
- the longest vein in the body; runs from foot to the groin where it joins the femoral vein
- short saphenous vein
- a vein running from the foot up the back of the leg to the knee
Related Terms
saphenous vein
Hyphenation
sa·phe·nous veinPronunciation
Resimler
History
Favorites