Femoral Triangle

Question 1

What is the lateral border of the femoral triangle?

Answer 1

Sartorius muscle

Question 2

What comprises the roof of the femoral triangle?

Answer 2

Fascia lata

Question 3

What is the function of the inguinal ligament?

Answer 3

Acts as a flexor retinaculum

Question 4

Which is the most medial of the contents of the triangle; femoral vein, femoral artery, femoral nerve or femoral canal

Answer 4

Femoral canal

Question 5

Where would you place a needle to draw blood from the femoral artery?

Answer 5

Midway between the anterior superior iliac spine and pubic symphysis.

Question 6

What is the main function of the empty space in the femoral triangle?

Answer 6

All femoral vein to distant when venous return is high

Question 7

What can be found at the mid point of the inguinal ligament?

Answer 7

Femoral nerve

Question 8

What is the most lateral content of the femoral triangle

Answer 8

Femoral nerve

Question 9

What structure exits the femora triangle through the saphenous opening?

Answer 9

Saphenous vein