In newborns, the saphenous veins are located:

A. in the inguinal area, just lateral to the groin.
B. in the medial aspect of the antecubital fossa.
C. on the medial aspect of the anterior forearm.
D. anterior to the medial malleolus of the ankle.


Answer: D. anterior to the medial malleolus of the ankle.

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