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Slideshow: Feet and Legs

Origin of Great Saphenous Vein

#146, Slide 10 of 20

8 weeks, 2 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

The great saphenous vein is clinically important throughout life.

Label Key:

1. left foot
2. sole of right foot
3. right great toe
4. medial surface of right foot
5. origin of great saphenous vein
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
Upper and Lower Limb BudsThe Lower Limbs and BackLiver, Cord, and Left Foot PlateFeet and Tips of the ToesRight Lower LimbLower Embryo at 7 Weeks, 2 DaysThe Sole of the Left FootThe Feet TouchThe Toes Face OffOrigin of Great Saphenous VeinThe 10-Week FetusHolding the FeetLeft Knee and Hip FlexionHand Near MouthBowel Herniation ResolvedExit Stage LeftSole of the Right FootHiding the FaceRight Lower LimbThe Right Big Toe
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