Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. The great saphenous vein (GSV), previously also called the long saphenous vein, is a large, subcutaneous, superficial vein of the leg. It is the longest vein in the body running along the length of the lower limb. The terms "saphaina" (Greek, meaning "manifest," "to be clearly seen") and "safoon" (Hebrew, "שָׂפוּן" meaning "hidden/covered") as well as "safin" (Arabic, "سافن" meaning "deep/embedded") have been claimed as the origin for the word "saphenous. The saphenous vein grafts are usual employed for cerebral bypass saphenous_vein.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:56by 127.0.0.1