Medical Definition of Saphena
1. See: vein. Origin: Med. L. Attributed by some as derived fr. Ar. Safin, standing; by others, fr. G. Saphenes, manifest, clearly visible (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Saphena
Literary usage of Saphena
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of Foreign Medical Science and Literature edited by Samuel Emlen (1811)
"Case in which, the operation of tying the Vena saphena, for the cure of an old
Ulcer in the Leg, terminated fatally. By HENRY OLDKNOW, Esq. Surgeon, ..."
2. The Journal of Foreign Medical Science and Literature edited by Samuel Emlen (1811)
"Case in which, the operation of tying the Vena saphena, for the cure of an old
Ulcer in the Leg, terminated fatally. By HENRY OLDKNOW, Esq. Surgeon, ..."
3. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body by John Bell, Charles Bell (1829)
"In the leg and thigh, the deep seated veins accompany the arteries, and receive
the same name : the cutaneous veins may be included under the name saphena ..."
4. A Text Book of Anatomy, and Guide in Dissections: For the Use of Students of by Washington R. Handy (1854)
"The internal saphena begins on the inner and upper part of the foot, ...
The external saphena begins at the outer ankle and dorsum of the foot, ..."
5. The Dublin Journal of Medical Science (1886)
"Tumour of the Internal saphena Vein. DR. JK BARTON made a communication on a
tumour of the internal saphena vein. ..."
6. Anatomy, Descriptive and Surgical by Henry Gray (1858)
"The Internal saphena Vein is a vessel of considerable size, which ascends obliquely
upwards along the inner side of the thigh, ..."
7. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body by John Bell, Charles Bell (1829)
"In the leg and thigh, the deep seated veins accompany the arteries, and receive
the same name : the cutaneous veins may be included under the name saphena ..."
8. A Text Book of Anatomy, and Guide in Dissections: For the Use of Students of by Washington R. Handy (1854)
"The internal saphena begins on the inner and upper part of the foot, ...
The external saphena begins at the outer ankle and dorsum of the foot, ..."
9. The Dublin Journal of Medical Science (1886)
"Tumour of the Internal saphena Vein. DR. JK BARTON made a communication on a
tumour of the internal saphena vein. ..."
10. Anatomy, Descriptive and Surgical by Henry Gray (1858)
"The Internal saphena Vein is a vessel of considerable size, which ascends obliquely
upwards along the inner side of the thigh, ..."
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