Femoral Triangle

Question 1

What does it contain?

Answer 1

Fem nerve - innervates ant compartment of thigh
Fem sheath: Fem A (+branches) - Arterial supply for majority of the lower limb
Fem V - The great saphenous vein drains into the femoral vein within the triangle
Fem canal - Contains lymph nodes and vessels

Question 2

Borders

Answer 2

Superior (base of triangle): Inguinal ligament

Lateral: Med border of sartorius

Medial: Med border of add longus

Question 3

Floor and roof

Answer 3

Floor- add longus, pectineus (med), psoas major and illiacus muscles (lat)
-gutter shaped as all muscles forming the floor pass to post aspect of femur

Roof- skin, superficial and deep fascia (fascia lata, cribiform fascia) of thigh and subcutaneous tissue