Anatomy

Saphenous Vein

The vein which drains the foot and leg.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The vein which drains the foot and leg.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Saphenous Veins
  • Vein, Saphenous
  • Veins, Saphenous

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Tree Number

  1. A07w.015w.908w.819

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NLM Classification

WG 625.S2

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Saphenous Vein. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012501. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012501
  2. Saphenous Vein. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30015816