Saphenous Nerve

Description

The anatomy and pattern of pain of the saphenous nerve at the knee

Sensory distribution of the plantar foot including the medial calcaneal nerve, medial plantar nerve, saphenous nerve, sural nerve and lateral plantar nerve

Introduction

• Distal cutaneous branch of the femoral nerve
• Supplies innervation to the medial knee, leg and foot

Anatomic Course

• Arises from the posterior division of the femoral nerve at the mid thigh
• Accompanies the femoral artery within the adductor canal
• The saphenous nerve exits the canal via the adductor hiatus
• Here, it pierces the fascia between sartorius and gracilis
• It then travels superficially along the medial side of the leg
• Accompanying the saphenous vein

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Clinical Significance

• Saphenous Nerve Block
• Saphenous Nerve Syndrome

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See Also

• Neuropathies Main
• Leg Anatomy Main

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