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Great saphenous vein: Location, Course, Tributaries and Drainage
The great saphenous vein (GSV), also known as the long saphenous vein, is the longest vein in the body and is a major superficial vein of the leg.
Location and Course:
The great saphenous vein originates from the dorsal venous arch of the foot. From there, it courses up along the medial aspect of the foot and then ascends up the anteromedial side of the leg. In the lower third of the thigh, it courses posterior to the medial condyle of the femur. It continues to ascend in the medial part of the thigh. At its termination, it drains into the femoral vein in the femoral triangle at the saphenofemoral junction, which is located approximately 4 cm below the inguinal ligament.
Tributaries:
The GSV receives numerous tributaries along its course. Major tributaries include:
Small Saphenous Vein: It occasionally drains into the GSV but more commonly drains directly into the popliteal vein.
Posterior Arch Vein: Drains blood from the posterolateral aspect of the leg.
Anterior Femoral Cutaneous Veins: Drain the anterior thigh.
Venae Comitantes of Saphenous Artery: Drain the medial side of the leg and foot.
Various superficial veins from the lower leg, ankle, and foot also drain into the GSV.
Drainage:
The great saphenous vein drains into the femoral vein at the saphenofemoral junction. From there, the blood continues its journey upward into the external iliac vein, common iliac vein, and ultimately, the inferior vena cava, before returning to the right atrium of the heart.
It's noteworthy that because of the extensive venous plexus around the GSV, venous return from the leg can still occur even if the GSV is damaged or removed (as can occur in varicose vein surgery or for use as a bypass graft in coronary artery bypass surgery).
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[@Floodland-bn3ol]

Can you see the Proximal Thigh Great Saphenous just under the skin or is it very deep? Thank-you

[@brandonfarfan1978]

Wow! That vein is long.
Thanks for all of this information on this vein.👍

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[@HunterHunter93]

I think that vein is hurting me. I have pain in areas it passes

[@user-ug6yf5sz7x]

I am 50 years old
I suffered a fracture in the metatarsal bone of my right foot due to playing football a year ago. Only twenty days after applying the cast, I felt severe pain in the muscles of the back leg. Unfortunately, I did not know that it was a symptom of a leg stroke. I knew that it was a stroke in the deep and superficial veins after removing the cast. The gypsum remained installed for two months..
I was admitted to the hospital and they gave me blood clot medication for five days... and I spent nine days at home... and to this day I use blood thinners...
My question:
1 Is there any hope that the vein valves will return to work?
2 How likely are you to develop varicose veins?
3 How likely are you to develop venous ulcers?
4 How often should I use compression stockings? Should I use them below or above the knee?
5 How often should I use thinners?
6 Should I go back to playing football or running?

[@Anouk26062]

Hi! I’m not a doctor but I am an ultrasound student so I know a little bit. Unfortunately, valves cannot heal after they have been damaged. However, compression stockings are an efficient way to reduce venous reflux. They are generally worn below the knee and will reduce blood pooling. Varicose veins are likely but depending on how much was damaged and the location, it may be avoided or treated for aesthetic purposes. Also, ulcers are a quite advanced manifestation of the disease, so it is very unlikely to occur if you keep track of your health. I would talk to your doctor about blood thinners but it is a good way to avoid future blood clots. Also, staying active is a great way to reduce blood pooling so I would recommend (:

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@@Anouk26062 Thank you for the answer and interest..and I am now trying hard to do as you advised

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