Femoral triangle Flashcards
Where is the femoral triangle?
Top of the thigh
Why is the femoral triangle a key clinical region?
palpate femoral pulse
venepuncture
pathology (hernias)
What is the femoral triangle connected to?
The adductor canal (inferiorly)
Borders of femoral triangle
Superior: Inguinal ligament Lateral: medial border Sartorius Medial: medial border Adductor longus Roof: fascia lata Floor: Pectineus, Iliopsoas, adductor longus
Contents of femoral triangle
NAVEL: (lateral to medial) Femoral nerve Femoral artery Femoral Vein Empty Space (femoral canal) Lymphatics
What does the femoral sheath contain?
Artery
Vein
Lymphatics
Why is the femoral canal (space) significant?
hernias can occur and can remain here
allows vein expansion during exercise
Where is the femoral artery located?
Mid inguinal point: halfway between anterior superior iliac spine and pubic symphysis
when do the vessels become popliteal?
when they exit the adductor hiatus
What is the name of the vein that branches off femoral vein?
Great saphenous vein - located superficially to fascia lata
What is the inguinal ligament?
free edge of external oblique muscle of abdominal wall
what is the large branch of femoral artery?
Profunda femoris - main supply to thigh
Where does the inguinal ligament run?
Anterior superior iliac spine to pubic tubercle
