This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Lower Extremity, Subject name: Anatomy
Which nerve can be damaged during venesection of Great Saphenous vein: 
Select and explain. 
A. Sural Nerve, B. Femoral Nerve, C. Obturator Nerve, D. Saphenous Nerve
D: Saphenous Nerve
Answer: D: Saphenous Nerve 
Explanation: Ans. D. Saphenous NerveThe great saphenous vein in front of medial malleolus at ankle is the most preferred site of venesection (cut-down) in emergency situation when the superficial veins elsewhere in the body are collapsed and invisible, to insert the canula for prolonged administration of intravenous fluids. Note that, in front of medial malleolus, saphenous nerve lies in front of the vein. Hence, during cut-down procedure, the saphenous nerve should be recognized to avoid its injury.