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Great Saphenous Vein

🔍 Why Is It Called the “Saphenous” Vein? The great saphenous vein (GSV) is the longest vein in the human body — but have you ever wondered why it’s called saphenous? The name carries a fascinating story that spans Greek misattribution, Arabic medical insight, and modern surgical relevance. 📜 Greek vs. Arabic