Short Saphenous Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A vein running from the foot up the back of the leg to the knee.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The short saphenous vein runs along the back of the leg from the foot up to the knee.
- Incompetence of the short saphenous vein can cause swelling and varicose veins in the leg.
- A patient's varicose veins were found to be connected to an issue with the short saphenous vein.
- Surgical removal of the short saphenous vein may be required to alleviate chronic leg pain.
- During a medical examination, the doctor paid particular attention to the short saphenous vein for any signs of abnormality.