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The official nomenclature of the superficial veins of the lower limb: A case for revision
Author(s) -
Staubesand J.,
Li Y.,
Steel F.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.980080611
Subject(s) - medicine , nomenclature , lower limb , anatomy , surgery , zoology , biology , taxonomy (biology)
Attention is called to the discrepancy which exists between the official terminology of the Nomina Anatomica (PNA) as it relates to the superficial venous system of the lower limb, and anatomical reality. Suggestions are also put forward as to how the PNA could be altered to accord better with the systematic classification and topography of these vessels, and more usefully serve the needs of clinicians. © 1995 WiIey‐Liss, Inc.