Adductor canal

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Adductor Canal (pronunciation: /əˈdʌktər kəˈnæl/)

The Adductor Canal, also known as Hunter's Canal, is an important anatomical structure in the human body. It is an intermuscular passage in the thigh that extends from the apex of the femoral triangle to the hiatus in the adductor magnus muscle.

Etymology

The term "Adductor Canal" is derived from the Latin words "adducere" meaning 'to bring toward' and "canalis" meaning 'channel'. The canal was named after the Scottish surgeon John Hunter, hence the alternative name "Hunter's Canal".

Structure

The Adductor Canal is approximately 15 cm long and is located in the middle third of the thigh. It is bounded by the vastus medialis muscle on its anterior aspect, the adductor longus and adductor magnus muscles on its medial aspect, and the femur on its posterior aspect.

Function

The primary function of the Adductor Canal is to provide a pathway for the femoral artery, femoral vein, and saphenous nerve to travel from the upper to the lower leg. It also allows for the passage of the nerve to vastus medialis.

Clinical Significance

The Adductor Canal is of clinical significance as it is often used as a landmark for nerve blocks in anesthesia. It is also important in the diagnosis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and peripheral artery disease.

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