This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Lower limb, Subject name: Anatomy
True statement about the greater saphaneous vein is 
Select and explain. 
A. Ascends posterior to medial malleolus, B. Drains into popliteal vein, C. Ascends posterior to medial condyles of tibia and femur, D. Runs deep to fascia lata of thigh
C: Ascends posterior to medial condyles of tibia and femur
Answer: C: Ascends posterior to medial condyles of tibia and femur 
Explanation: Great saphaneous vein ascends superior to the fascia lata. It courses anterior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial condyles of tibia and femur and passes through saphaneous opening joins femoral vein. Ref: Gray&;s Anatomy The Anatomical Basics of Clinical Practice 41 e pg 1370,1371.