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long saphenous vein

 

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Noun long saphenous vein has 1 sense
  1. long saphenous vein, great saphenous vein - the longest vein in the body; runs from foot to the groin where it joins the femoral vein
    --1 is a kind of saphenous vein, vena saphena

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Long Saphenous Vein

Description:

The long saphenous vein, also known as the great saphenous vein, is a major superficial vein found in the human lower limb. It is one of the longest veins in the body running from the medial side of the foot, along the inner thigh, and terminating in the groin.

Senses:

  • Anatomy: Referring to the large superficial vein running along the inner thigh and lower limb.

Usages:

  • Medical: The long saphenous vein is commonly used as a graft in surgical procedures, particularly in coronary artery bypass grafting.
  • Phlebology: The long saphenous vein is often associated with varicose veins, leading to various treatment options such as sclerotherapy.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The long saphenous vein is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower limb to the femoral vein.
  2. In a long saphenous vein harvest, the vein is carefully isolated and used as a bypass graft in coronary artery bypass surgery.
  3. Several treatment methods, including endovenous laser ablation and vein stripping, are employed to manage varicose veins originating from the long saphenous vein.

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