superior horn of falciform margin of saphenous opening

su·pe·ri·or horn of falciform margin of sa·phe·nous o·pen·ing

[TA]

the upper part of the falciform margin of the opening in the fascia lata through which the greater saphenous vein passes.

Synonym(s): cornu superius marginalis falciformis [TA], Burns falciform process, Burns ligament, crus superius marginis falciformis hiatus sapheni, Hey ligament

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Burns,

Allan, Scottish anatomist, 1781-1813.

Burns falciform process - Synonym(s): superior horn of falciform margin of saphenous opening

Burns ligament - Synonym(s): superior horn of falciform margin of saphenous opening

Burns space - a narrow interval between the deep and superficial layers of the cervical fascia above the manubrium of the sternum through which pass the anterior jugular veins. Synonym(s): suprasternal space

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Hey,

William, English surgeon, 1736-1819.

Hey amputation - amputation of the foot in front of the tarsometatarsal joint.

Hey hernia - Synonym(s): Cooper hernia

Hey internal derangement - dislocation of the semilunar cartilages of the knee joint.

Hey ligament - the upper part of the falciform margin of the opening in the fascia lata through which the greater saphenous vein passes. Synonym(s): superior horn of falciform margin of saphenous opening

Hey skull saw

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