Femoral Triangle Flashcards
What are the borders of the femoral triangle?
Superiorly - inguinal ligament
Laterally - sartorius
Medially - adductor longus
What forms the floor of the femoral triangle?
Iliopsoas and pectineus
What is contained within the femoral triangle?
Femoral nerve
Femoral artery
Femoral vein
Lymphatics
What is the femoral sheath?
A short tube of transversalis and iliopsoas fascia
What is contained within the femoral sheath?
Femoral artery
Femoral vein
Lymphatics
Name a branch of the femoral nerve
Saphenous nerve
Describe the formation of a femoral hernia
This occurs when peritoneum can herniate into the canal present in the triangle
What is contained within the femoral canal?
Deep inguinal lymph nodes
Adipose tissue
Which arteries supply the head of the femur?
The retinacular branches of the medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries
Describe the clinical relevance of the femoral pulse
It can be used to locate the femoral nerve and vein - important in nerve block and cannulation procedures
What is the clinical relevance of the femoral artery?
Angiograms
Stenting
Valve replacements
AAA repair
What does the inguinal ligament run between?
ASIS and pubic tubercle
Where do the femoral vessels and nerve leave the lower limb?
Deep to the inguinal ligament in the retroinguinal space
