Dorsal venous arch

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 231189006

Dorsal venous arch

Definition

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.

Also known as arcus venosus dorsalis pedis, dorsal venous arch of foot — per UBERON

The Dorsal venous arch is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as