Lower Limb Flashcards
What is the femoral canal?
The femoral canal is the most medial compartment of the femoral sheath, which contains lymphatics and a few fat tissues.
True or False: The femoral canal contains the femoral artery.
False. The femoral canal does not contain the femoral artery.
What structures are found within the femoral canal?
The femoral canal contains lymphatics and a small amount of fat.
Fill in the blank: The femoral canal is located __________ to the femoral vein.
medial
What is the clinical significance of the femoral canal?
The femoral canal is important as it can be a site for femoral hernias.
Which anatomical structure lies lateral to the femoral canal?
The femoral vein.
Multiple Choice: What is the primary function of the femoral canal? A) Blood circulation B) Lymphatic drainage C) Nerve conduction D) Muscle attachment
B) Lymphatic drainage
What is a femoral hernia?
A femoral hernia occurs when tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the femoral canal.
True or False: The femoral canal is larger in females than in males.
True. The femoral canal is typically larger in females.
What is the anatomical relationship of the femoral canal to the inguinal ligament?
The femoral canal is located below the inguinal ligament.
Fill in the blank: The femoral canal is part of the __________.
femoral sheath
Multiple Choice: Which of the following conditions is associated with the femoral canal? A) Sciatica B) Femoral hernia C) Varicose veins D) Carpal tunnel syndrome
B) Femoral hernia
What are the boundaries of the femoral canal?
The femoral canal is bounded by the femoral vein laterally, the pubic bone medially, and the inguinal ligament superiorly.
True or False: The femoral canal is a common site for surgical procedures.
False. The femoral canal is not commonly accessed surgically.
What type of imaging is often used to assess femoral canal issues?
Ultrasound or MRI can be used to assess femoral canal issues.