The official nomenclature of the superficial veins of the lower limb: a case for revision

Attention is called to the discrepancy which exists between the official terminology of the Nomina Anatomica (PNA) as it relates to the superficial venous system of the lower limb, and anatomical reality. Suggestions are also put forward as to how the PNA could be altered to accord better with the s...

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Published inClinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 8; no. 6; p. 426
Main Authors Staubesand, J, Steel, F, Li, Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1995
Subjects
Femoral Vein - anatomy & histology
Humans
Iliac Vein - anatomy & histology
Leg - blood supply
Saphenous Vein - anatomy & histology
Terminology as Topic
Veins - anatomy & histology
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Summary:Attention is called to the discrepancy which exists between the official terminology of the Nomina Anatomica (PNA) as it relates to the superficial venous system of the lower limb, and anatomical reality. Suggestions are also put forward as to how the PNA could be altered to accord better with the systematic classification and topography of these vessels, and more usefully serve the needs of clinicians.
ISSN:0897-3806
DOI:10.1002/ca.980080611