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Dorsal venous arch of the foot

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Dorsal venous arch of the foot
The great saphenous vein and its tributaries.
Details
Sourcedorsal metatarsal veins
Drains tosmall saphenous vein, great saphenous vein
Arteryarcuate artery of the foot
Identifiers
Latinarcus venosus dorsalis pedis
TA98A12.3.11.012
TA25088
FMA44356
Anatomical terminology

The dorsal venous arch of the foot is a superficial vein that connects the small saphenous vein and the great saphenous vein. Anatomically, it is defined by where the dorsal veins of the first and fifth digit, respectively, meet the great saphenous vein and small saphenous vein.

It is usually fairly easy to palpate and visualize (if the patient is barefoot). It lies superior to the metatarsal bones approximately midway between the ankle joint and metatarsal phalangeal joints.

Additional Images

  • Dorsum of Foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection
    Dorsum of Foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection
  • Dorsum of Foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection.
    Dorsum of Foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection.
  • "Dorsal venous arch of foot". Medcyclopaedia. GE. Archived from the original on 2012-02-05.
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