Question

A 44-year-old retail salesperson has noticed an increasing dilation of the veins in her legs. Upon inspection, it is noted that she has significant varicosities on the posterior aspects of both legs which begin in the lateral side of the foot and pass upward along the posterior calf. The remainder of the veins in the legs appears normal at this time. Which veins are currently affected?

Answer 1

Small saphenous

Step-by-step explanation:

The is the superficial vein of the posterior leg. This vein draws from the lateral surface for the leg into the popliteal vein. The dysfunction of these veins leads to varicose veins, which are swollen,twisted enlarged veins.