The great saphenous vein (GSV) previously also called the long saphenous vein is a large subcutaneous superficial vein of the leg. It is the longest vein in the body running along the length of the leg.The terms safaina (Greek meaning manifest to be clearly seen) and el safin (Arabic meaning hidden/covered) have both been claimed as the origin for the word saphenous.
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