Femoral Triangle Flashcards
What is covering the femoral triangle?
Fascia lata and cribriform fascia
What passes through the fascia of the femoral triangle?
Femoral artery, vein, nerve
What does NAVAL mean for the femoral triangle?
Lateral to medial it is (femoral) Nerve, Artery, Vein, And Lymphatics
What is the upper boundary of the femoral triangle?
Inguinal ligament
What is the lateral boundary of the femoral triangle?
Sartorius muscle
What is the medial boundary of the femoral triangle?
Adductor longus muscle
What is the anterior wall (roof) of the femoral triangle?
Fascia lata
What is the posterior wall (floor) of the femoral triangle?
Iliopsoas, pectineus, adductor longus, adductor brevis
To what does the apex of the femoral triangle lead?
Adductor canal
What is the femoral triangle formerly known as?
Scarpa’s Triangle