saphenous vein
Either of two main superficial veins of the leg, one larger than the other, that begin at the foot.
On this page
| Type | Vessel |
| Parent Structure | lower leg blood vessel |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the saphenous vein?
Either of two main superficial veins of the leg, one larger than the other, that begin at the foot.
References
Medical Disclaimer
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Educational Disclaimer
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.
Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/anatomyfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-anatomyfyi="entity" data-slug="saphenous-vein"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://anatomyfyi.com/iframe/entity/saphenous-vein/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://anatomyfyi.com/structure/saphenous-vein/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://anatomyfyi.com/structure/saphenous-vein/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/anatomyfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<anatomyfyi-entity slug="saphenous-vein"></anatomyfyi-entity>