Dissection 7: Superficial Veins of the Lower LImbs

Question 1

Where does the great saphenous vein arise

Answer 1

from the medial aspect of the dorsal venous arch (not network) on the dorsum of the foot

Question 2

Describe the course of the great saphenous vein

Answer 2

it lies immediately anterior to the medial malleolus
Lies 7cm approx medail to the medial aspect of the patella
Ends by piercing the fascia lata

Question 3

What deep vein does the great saphenous vein drain into

Answer 3

the femoral vein

Question 4

What nerve travels alongside the great saphenous

Answer 4

the saphenous nerve

Question 5

What nerve is the saphenous nerve a branch of

Answer 5

femoral

Question 6

Where does the small saphenous vein originate

Answer 6

the lateral aspect of the dorsal venous arch

Question 7

describe the route of the small saphenous vein

Answer 7

travels proximally in the superficial fascia of the posterior aspect of the leg in the midline

Question 8

Where does the small saphenous vein drain

Answer 8

the deep popliteal vein in the popliteal fossa