Femoral Triangle Flashcards
1
Q
What forms the superior border of the femoral triangle?
A
Inguinal ligament
2
Q
What forms the medial border of the femoral triangle?
A
Medial border of adductor longus
3
Q
What forms the lateral border of the femoral triangle?
A
Medial border of sartorius
4
Q
Which muscles form the floor of the femoral triangle?
A
Iliopsoas, pectineus and adductor longus
5
Q
What are the contents of the femoral triangle (medial -> lateral)
A
Lymph nodes, femoral vein, femoral artery, femoral nerve
6
Q
Which contents are contained within the femoral sheath and femoral canal respectively?
A
Sheath - Lymph nodes, vein and artery
Canal - Lymph nodes
7
Q
Where can you palmate the femoral pulse?
A
Half way between the pubic symphysis and ASIS
