Where does great saphenous vein drain into?
femoral vein
As it runs up the thigh, it remains on the medial side. The femoral triangle, at the top of the thigh and pelvis, is accessed by the great saphenous vein via an opening called the saphenous opening. It is here—at what’s called the saphenofemoral junction—that it terminates into the femoral vein.
What passes through the saphenous opening?
great saphenous vein
It transmits the great saphenous vein and other smaller vessels including the superficial epigastric artery and superficial external pudendal artery, as well as the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve.
Where does the greater saphenous vein begin and end?
The great saphenous vein starts from the medial marginal vein of foot, runs superficially along the length of the lower limb, to finally empty into the femoral vein. Just like the other veins of the lower limb, the great saphenous vein is capable of returning blood back to the heart against gravity.
Can you feel the great saphenous vein?
Structure. The great saphenous vein originates from where the dorsal vein of the big toe (the hallux) merges with the dorsal venous arch of the foot. After passing in front of the medial malleolus (where it often can be visualized and palpated), it runs up the medial side of the leg.
What passes through the cribriform fascia?
It is perforated by the great saphenous vein and by numerous blood and lymphatic vessels. (A structure in anatomy that is pierced by several small holes is referred to as cribriform from Latin cribrum meaning sieve)….
| Cribriform fascia | |
|---|---|
| TA2 | 2706 |
| FMA | 58735 |
| Anatomical terminology |
Why does my great saphenous vein hurt?
Blood Clot in the Great Saphenous Vein A blood clot in the GSV can often be identified by a warm, tender, or aching feeling in the leg area. In some cases, it can also cause swelling.