Vena Epigastrica Superficialis (Noun)

Meaning

Empties into the great saphenous vein.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

• The vena epigastrica superficialis empties into the great saphenous vein in most individuals.
• During venous examination, it is important to locate the junction of the vena epigastrica superficialis with the great saphenous vein.
• Studies on superficial venous system found that vena epigastrica superficialis always terminates by emptying into the great saphenous vein.
• Although its anatomical variations are minimal, the vena epigastrica superficialis reliably drains into the great saphenous vein.
• After investigating 30 lower limb samples, the team of anatomists verified that vena epigastrica superficialis constantly emptied into the great saphenous vein.

Synonyms

• Superficial Epigastric Vein

Hypernyms

• Epigastric Vein