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Saphenous vein, great
The larger of the two saphenous veins, the principal veins that run up the leg superficially (near the surface). The great saphenous vein goes from the foot all the way up to the saphenous opening, an oval aperture in the broad fascia of…
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- Massage The manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues and promote…
- Fascia A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers the underlying tissues and separates different layers of…
- Decongestant A drug that shrinks the swollen membranes in the nose and makes it easier to breath. Decongestants can be…
- Vitamin D A steroid vitamin which promotes the intestinal absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. Under…
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