saphena

(Anat.) (a) Manifest; -- applied to the two principal superficial veins of the lower limb of man. (b) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the saphenous veins; as, the saphenous nerves; the saphenous opening, an opening in the broad fascia of the thigh through which the internal saphenous vein passes.

Either of two main superficial veins of the leg, one larger than the other, that begin at the foot.

The small saphenous or the great saphenous vein.