Anatomy | Lower limb muscles | Muscular System

Adductor canal

ByVandita Solanki October 13, 2022February 4, 2023

What is the adductor canal? The adductor canal also known as the subsartorial or Hunter’s canal is a conical musculoaponeurotic tunnel passing through the distal area of the middle third of the thigh. It functions as a passageway for several neurovascular structure systems the femoral triangle to the adductor hiatus. The adductor canal has 3…

Disease | Orthopedic Disease

Adductor canal syndrome

ByDr. Bhavna Valand July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

What is Adductor canal syndrome? Adductor canal syndrome (also known as adductor canal compression syndrome) is the rare, non-atherosclerotic cause of arterial occlusion & limb ischemia. There is the compression of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) in the adductor canal. Sports such as running, skiing && soccer are at risk for the development of this…