Femoral Triangle Flashcards
What forms the suprior border of the femoral triangle
Inguinal ligament
Where does the inguinal ligament run
From ASIS to pubic tubercle
What forms the lateral border of the femoral triangle
Medial border of sartorius muscle
What forms the medial border of the femoral triangle
Medial border of adductor longus
What forms the roof of the femoral triangle
Fascia lata
What forms the floor of the femoral triangle
Pectineus
Iliopsoas
Adductor longus
What supports the contents of the femoral triangle during hip flexion
Inguinal ligament
What are the contents of the femoral triangle
Femoral nerve
Femoral artery
Femoral vein
Femoral canal
What is the most lateral structure in the femoral triangle
Femoral nerve
What is the most medial structure in the femoral triangle
Femoral canal
What does the femoral canal contain
Deep lymph nodes and vessels
What is the femoral sheath
Fascial compartment
Contains femoral artery, vein and canal
Where does the femoral artery lie in the femoral triangle
Superficially
