Sho saphenous vein is a tributary of which of the following vein?
Correct Answer: Lateral marginal vein
Description: The veins in the leg consist of a superficial and a deep venous system. The superficial system consists of the great saphenous vein, located medially, and the small saphenous vein, located posterolaterally.The great saphenous vein originates from the medial side of the dorsal venous arch in the foot and drains in the femoral vein.The small saphenous vein originates from the lateral side of the dorsal venous arch in the foot and drains in the popliteal vein.
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