Dorsal venous foot arch

Dorsal venous foot arch

Anatomy

Course
A superficial vein that joins the great and small saphenous veins. It starts where the first dorsal digital vein of the foot meets with the great saphenous vein and connects to the small saphenous vein where it meets the fifth dorsal digital vein of the foot.

Drain

Receives tributaries from the dorsal digits and creates and anastomotic connection between the great and small saphenous vein.

Clinical

Can be easily palpated in a clinical setting just above the metatarsal bones.

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