dorsal venous arch
anatomy
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The dorsal venous arch is a part of the venous system in the foot. It is located on the top of the foot, near the base of the toes, and collects blood from the foot. This arch then connects to veins that drain the sole of the foot. Superficially, the lower leg is drained by the great and small saphenous veins, which are continuations of the dorsal venous arch. The great saphenous vein is the longest vein in the body.1
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