Dorsal venous arch of the foot

Dorsal venous arch of the foot
The great saphenous vein and its tributaries.
Details
Source	dorsal metatarsal veins
Drains to	small saphenous vein, great saphenous vein
Artery	arcuate artery of the foot
Latin	arcus venosus dorsalis pedis
Dorlands /Elsevier	a_58/12150776
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.

Dorsum of Foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection

Dorsum of Foot. Ankle joint. Deep dissection.