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Dorsal venous arch of the foot

Superficial vein

Field	Value
Name	Dorsal venous arch of the foot
Latin	arcus venosus dorsalis pedis
Image	Gray581.png
Caption	The great saphenous vein and its tributaries.
Width	184
Source	Dorsal metatarsal veins
DrainsTo	Great saphenous vein
Artery	Arcuate artery of the foot

The dorsal venous arch of the foot is a superficial vein that connects the small saphenous vein and the great saphenous vein. Anatomically, it is defined by where the dorsal veins of the first and fifth digit, respectively, meet the great saphenous vein and small saphenous vein.

It is usually fairly easy to palpate and visualize (if the patient is barefoot). It lies superior to the metatarsal bones approximately midway between the ankle joint and metatarsal phalangeal joints.

Additional images

File:Slide3Bubu.JPG|Dorsum of foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection File:Slide2bubu.JPG|Dorsum of foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection.

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