hernias Flashcards
1
Q
what Is a femoral hernia
A
section of bowel pass into femoral canal
2
Q
features of femoral hernia
A
lump groin
femoral hernias are inferolateral to pubic tubercle whereas inguinal hernias are superiolateral to pubci tubercle
3
Q
risk factors for femoral hernias
A
female gender
pregnancy
increasing age
increasing abode pressure - chronic cough, chronic compression , heavy lifting and pushing
4
Q
scaphoid bone receives blood though what
A
tubercle
