2. The femoral triangle

Question 1

name the borders of the femoral triangle

Answer 1

• superior = inguinal ligament (from ASIS to pubis tubercle)
• medial = medial border of adductor longus
• lateral = medial border of sartorius
• floor = iliopsoas, pectineus and adductor longus
• roof = fascia lata

Question 2

describe the contents of the femoral triangle

Answer 2

from lateral to medial (NAVEL):

• femoral Nerve
• femoral Artery
• femoral Vein
• Empty space
• Lymph vessels and deep nodes (enclosed in femoral canal)

Artery, vein and canal are enclosed within fascial compartment - the femoral sheath.

Question 3

what is a femoral hernia

Answer 3

protrusion of small intestine through the femoral ring into the femoral canal. hernial sac compresses the contents of the canal and may enlarge by passing through saphenous opening

Question 4

where can the femoral pulse be palpated

Answer 4

just inferior to mid-inguinal point

Question 5

what is the difference between mid-inguinal point and mid-point of inguinal ligament

Answer 5

• mid-inguinal point = 1/2 way between ASIS and pubic symphysis
• mid-point of inguinal ligament = 1/2 way between ASIS and pubic tubercle