Great saphenous vein
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
181402008
Great saphenous vein
Definition
The great saphenous vein (GSV), also greater saphenous vein, is the large (subcutaneous) superficial vein of the leg and thigh. The terms 'safaina' (Greek) and 'el safin' (Arabic) have both been claimed as the origin for the word 'saphenous'. [WP,unvetted].
Also known as greater saphenous vein — per UBERON
The Great saphenous vein is a part of the Cardiovascular.