1. Either of two chief superficial veins of the leg that drain blood from the foot
   "Saphenous veins are often used in coronary artery bypass surgery";
   - vena saphena

Derived forms: saphenous veins

Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Part of: leg, peg [informal], pin [informal], stick [informal]

Encyclopedia: Saphenous vein