Medical Dictionary

femoral canal

noun

Medical Definition of FEMORAL CANAL

:  the space that is situated between the femoral vein and the inner wall of the femoral sheath, is from a quarter to half an inch (6 to 13 millimeters) long, and extends from the femoral ring to the saphenous opening

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