Which of the following structures does NOT pass through the adductor (subsartorial) canal?
- A Femoral artery
- B Femoral nerve ✓
- C Nerve to vastus medialis
- D Saphenous nerve
Correct answer: B. Femoral nerve
Explanation
The adductor canal extends from the apex of the femoral triangle to the adductor hiatus and contains the femoral artery, femoral vein, saphenous nerve, and the nerve to vastus medialis. The femoral nerve itself divides into its terminal branches within the femoral triangle beneath the inguinal ligament, well proximal to the canal, so its main trunk never enters the adductor canal.
Reference: Gray's Anatomy for Students, 4th ed.
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