Session 4 ILOs - The Lower limb 2

Question 1

Describe the anatomy of the contents of the femoral sheath

Answer 1

The femoral sheath is the fascial space that extends from the abdomen, inferior to the inguinal ligament, into the femoral triangle.

The femoral sheath contains:
- Femoral artery
- Femoral vein (with a branch of the great saphenous vein)
- Empty space to allow for venous expansion
- Femoral canal (deep lymph nodes and vessels)
The femoral nerve is free and is not within the sheath

Question 2

Describe the anatomy of the contents of the femoral triangle, including the borders

Answer 2

The femoral triangle is a wedge-shaped area located at the super-medial aspect of the anterior thigh

The femoral triangle contains:
(lateral)
- Femoral nerve
- Femoral artery
- Femoral vein (plus empty space)
- Femoral canal (deep lymph nodes and vessels)
(medial)

Borders: 
Roof - fascia lata
Floor - pectineus, iliopsoas and adductor longus
Superior boder - inguinal ligament 
Lateral boder - sartorius
Medial boder - adductor longus