MSK- Femoral Triangle

Question 1

What are the borders of the femoral triangle?

Answer 1

Roof
Fascia lata

Floor
Pectineus
Iliopsoas
Adductor longus

Superior border
Inguinal ligament

Lateral border
Medial sartorius

Medial border
Medial adductor longus muscle

Question 2

How does the inguinal ligament act in the femoral triangle?

Answer 2

Flexor retinaculum

Supports femoral triangle contents during flexion

Question 3

What are the contents of the femoral triangle?

Answer 3

NAVEL
Lateral to medial

Femoral Nerve
Femoral Artery
Femoral Vein
Empty space
Lymph nodes

Also contains the femoral canal

Question 4

A,B,C and J?

Answer 4

A- Inguinal ligament
Superior Border

B- Adductor longus
Medial border

C- Sartorius
Lateral Border

J--Apex of Femoral triangle

Question 5

D,E,F?

Answer 5

D- Iliopsoas
Lateral part of muscular floor

E- Pectineus
Medial part of muscular floor

F- Femoral nerve

Question 6

G,H,I?

Answer 6

G- Femoral artery

H- Femoral vein

I- Great saphenous vein
Drains in to the femoral vein through saphenous opening