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  2. Small saphenous vein - Wikipedia

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    The origin of the small saphenous vein (SSV) is where the dorsal vein from the fifth digit (smallest toe) merges with the dorsal venous arch of the foot, which attaches to the great saphenous vein (GSV). It is a superficial vein, being subcutaneous (just under the skin).

  3. Giacomini vein - Wikipedia

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    The Giacomini vein or cranial extension of the small saphenous vein [1] is a communicating vein between the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous vein (SSV). It is named after the Italian anatomist Carlo Giacomini (1840–1898). The Giacomini vein courses the posterior thigh as either a trunk projection, or tributary of the SSV.

  4. List of veins of the human body - Wikipedia

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    Veins of lower limb Superficial veins of lower limb Great saphenous vein. External pudendal veins; Small saphenous vein; Deep veins of lower limb Femoral vein; Profunda femoris vein; Popliteal vein. Sural veins; Anterior tibial veins; Posterior tibial veins. Fibular veins; Hepatic portal vein. Cystic vein; Para-umbilical veins; Left gastric ...

  5. Small fiber neuropathy - Wikipedia

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    Small fiber neuropathy is a condition characterized by severe pain. Symptoms typically begin in the feet or hands but can start in other parts of the body. Some people initially experience a more generalized, whole-body pain. The pain is often described as stabbing or burning, or abnormal skin sensations such as tingling or itchiness. In some ...

  6. Dorsal venous arch of the foot - Wikipedia

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    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.

  7. Superficial veins of the brain - Wikipedia

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    Within the human brain, the superficial veins of the brain are those veins that are close to the surface of the brain. [1] They consist of a superior group that empties into the superior sagittal sinus and inferior sagittal sinus, and an inferior group which empties into the transverse sinuses and the cavernous sinuses. [2]

  8. Ultrasonography of chronic venous insufficiency of the legs

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    The GSV, a superficial vein, is the longest vein in the body. It has its origin in the dorsal venous arch of the foot, a superficial vein which connects the small saphenous vein with the GSV. It travels up the leg and medial side of the thigh to reach the groin, where it drains into the common femoral vein. [32]

  9. Popliteal fossa - Wikipedia

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    Moving from superficial to deep structures, the roof is formed by: the skin. [1]the superficial fascia. [1] This contains the small saphenous vein, the terminal branch of the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh, posterior division of the medial cutaneous nerve, lateral sural cutaneous nerve, and medial sural cutaneous nerve.