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Subsartorial (Adductor) Canal Contents — Sartorius Roof
Region: Hip & Thigh Muscles · All hip & thigh muscles
Subsartorial (Adductor) Canal Contents — Sartorius Roof at a glance
| Origin | Anterior superior iliac spine (sartorius) |
|---|---|
| Insertion | Pes anserinus, medial tibia |
| Actions | Covers the adductor canal carrying the femoral vessels mid-thigh |
| Nerve supply | Femoral nerve (L2–L3) |
◆ Good to know
Sartorius roofs the adductor (subsartorial) canal, beneath which the femoral artery, vein and saphenous nerve travel toward the knee.
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Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.