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| Vein: Dorsal venous arch of the foot | |
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| The great saphenous vein and its tributaries. | |
| Latin | arcus venosus dorsalis pedis |
| Gray's | subject #173 669 |
| Source | dorsal metatarsal veins |
| Drains to | small saphenous vein, great saphenous vein |
| Artery | arcuate artery of the foot |
The dorsal venous arch of the foot is a superficial vein that connects the small saphenous vein and the great saphenous vein. Anatomically, it is defined by where the dorsal veins of the first and fifth digit, respectively, meet the great saphenous vein and small saphenous vein.
It is usually fairly easy to palpate and visualize (if the patient is barefoot). It lies superior to the metatarsals bones approximately midway between the ankle joint and metatarsal phalangeal joints.
External links
- ii/d/DORSAL_VENOUS_ARCH_OF_FOOT article at GE's Medcyclopaedia
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