saphenous opening


sa·phe·nous o·pen·ing

[TA] the orifice in the fascia lata inferior to the medial part of the inguinal ligament through which the saphenous vein passes to enter the femoral vein. Synonym(s): hiatus saphenus [TA], fossa ovalis (2) , saphenous hiatus

sa·phe·nous o·pen·ing

(să-fē'nŭs ō'pĕn-ing) [TA] The opening in the fascia lata inferior to the medial part of the inguinal ligament through which the saphenous vein passes to enter the femoral vein.
Synonym(s): fossa ovalis (2) .

saphenous opening

An oval aperture in the fascia in the inner and upper part of the thigh, transmitting the saphenous vein below Poupart's ligament.See also: opening