Femoral Canal Flashcards
1
Q
Medial border
A
Lacunar ligament
2
Q
Lateral border
A
Femoral vein
3
Q
Anterior border
A
Inguinal ligament
4
Q
Posterior border
A
Pectineal ligament
Superior rami of pubi
Pectineus
5
Q
Opening
A
Femoral ring
Located at superior border
6
Q
Femoral septum
A
Closes femoral ring
Pierced by lymphatic vessels exiting the canal
7
Q
Contents
A
Lymphatic vessels
Deep lymph node
Empty space
Loose connective tissue
8
Q
Femoral hernia
A
Femoral canal common site for bowel herniation
Small intestine protrudes through femoral ring
Presents as lump inferolaterally to pubic tubercle
More common in women due to wider bony pelvis
