SAPHENOUS


Meaning of SAPHENOUS in English

-nəs adjective

Etymology: saphena + -ous

: of, relating to, associated with, situated near, or being the two chief superficial veins of the leg

the saphenous opening gives passage to the long saphenous vein through the fascia lata

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