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saphenous /sa·phe·nous/ (sah-fe´nus) pertaining to or associated with a saphena; applied to certain arteries, nerves, veins, etc.
saphenous Etymology: Gk, saphenes, manifest pertaining to certain anatomic structures in the leg, such as arteries, veins, or nerves. saphenous [sah-fe´nus] pertaining to or associated with a saphena, such as certain arteries, nerves, and veins.
saphenous pertaining to or associated with a saphenous vein; applied to certain arteries, nerves, etc. See also Tables 9, 14 and 15. saphenous nerve block achieved by injection of a local anesthetic onto the saphenous vein, proximal to the hock. Anesthesia is obtained mainly over the medial thigh and metatarsal region. Usually performed in the horse. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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