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saphenous
(redirected from saphenous nerve block)

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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
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.


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