Lower limb

Adductor canal

Medial thigh sonoanatomy, including the saphenous nerve and its relationship to the femoral vessels.

Teaching video coming soon.

A dedicated lesson is planned for this reference. In the meantime, explore the anatomy and original poster below.

Adductor canal · Block GuRU teaching series

Start with the anatomy.

Medial thigh sonoanatomy, including the saphenous nerve and its relationship to the femoral vessels.

Original ultrasound panel from the Lower limb poster

Reference panel from the original Lower limb poster. View the full PDF for labels and context.

Reference focus: Saphenous nerve region
Key anatomy: Sartorius, femoral vessels, and the surrounding fascial boundaries.
Clinical context: A component of analgesia for selected knee procedures.
Consideration: Block location affects coverage and motor effects; it should not be described as invariably motor-sparing.

An educational overview for trained healthcare professionals. Technique selection, contraindications, dosing, monitoring, and rescue planning require current clinical guidance and patient-specific assessment.