Femoral Traingle Flashcards
1
Q
What are the boundaries of the femoral triangle?
A
Sartorius, inguinal ligament and adductor longus.
2
Q
What are the contents of the femoral triangle?
A
From most lateral:
Femoral nerve, femoral artery and femoral vein
3
Q
What are the sensory branches of the femoral nerve in the thigh?
A
Medial femoral cutaneous nerve
Intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
4
Q
What are the sensory branches of the femoral nerve in the leg?
A
Saphenous nerve which is on the most medial side.
5
Q
What is the innervation to the lateral aspect of the leg?
A
Superficial fibular nerve, branch of common fibular nerve.
6
Q
What does the sural nerve innnervate?
A
Lateral ankle and foot.
