Femoral Canal Flashcards
1
Q
Give the contents of the femoral canal
A
Lymphatic vessels (draining deep inguinal lymph nodes)
Deep lymph node (Lacunar node)
Empty space
Loose connective tissue
2
Q
Give the borders of the opening of the femoral canal (femoral ring)
A
Posterior = Superior ramus of pubis - covered by Pectineus + its fascia + Pectineal ligament
Laterally = Vertical septum between femoral canal and femoral vein
Medially = Lacunar ligament
Anteriorly = Medial part of inguinal ligament