great saphenous vein

greater saphenous vein

The great saphenous vein (GSV), also greater saphenous vein, is the large (subcutaneous) superficial vein of the leg and thigh. The terms 'safaina' (Greek) and 'el safin' (Arabic) have both been claimed as the origin for the word 'saphenous'. [WP,unvetted].

Type Vessel
Structure parente saphenous vein
Nom latin greater saphenous vein
FMA ID 21376

Questions fréquentes

What is the great saphenous vein?
The great saphenous vein (GSV), also greater saphenous vein, is the large (subcutaneous) superficial vein of the leg and thigh. The terms 'safaina' (Greek) and 'el safin' (Arabic) have both been claimed as the origin for the word 'saphenous'. [WP,unvetted].
What is the Latin name for the great saphenous vein?
The Latin name for the great saphenous vein is greater saphenous vein.

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