Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Superficial Venous Drainage

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the superficial venous drainage of the lower limb is INCORRECT?

• A) great saphenous vein originates from the dorsal venous arch
• B) small saphenous vein empties into the popliteal vein
• C) great saphenous vein terminates at the external iliac vein
• D) small saphenous vein passes posterior to the lateral malleolus
• E) great saphenous vein passes along the medial aspect of the knee

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