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

• Published in: Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 8; no. 6; p. 426
• Main Authors: Staubesand, J, Steel, F, Li, Y
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...