saphen
Saphen is a term that generally refers to veins of the leg, particularly those that are superficial. The most commonly referenced saphenous veins are the great saphenous vein and the small saphenous vein. These are important venous structures in the circulatory system, responsible for returning deoxygenated blood from the leg back to the heart. The great saphenous vein is the longest vein in the body, running along the medial side of the leg. The small saphenous vein runs along the posterior side of the leg.
Both saphenous veins play a significant role in venous drainage. They originate from venous networks in the
Due to their superficial location, saphenous veins are susceptible to various medical conditions. Varicose veins, a