THE FEMORAL TRIANGLE Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the Femoral Triangle?

A

The Femoral Triangle is found in the Anteriomedial aspect of the Anterior Thigh

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What are the BORDERS of the Femoral Triangle?

A

SUPERIOR BORDER- Inguinal Ligament

LATERAL BORDER- Sartorius Muscle

MEDIAL BORDER- Adductor Muscle

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3
Q

What forms the ROOF of the Femoral Triangle?

A

Fascia Lata

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4
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What forms the FLOOR of the Femoral Triangle?

A

Pectineus, Iliopsoas, Adductor Longus Muscles

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5
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BORDERS of the Femoral Triangle

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6
Q

Starting Laterally, What are the CONTENTS of the Femoral Triangle?

A

FEMORAL NERVE

FEMORAL ARTERY

FEMORAL VEIN

FEMORAL CANAL

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7
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What are the Contents of the FEMORAL CANAL?

A

Fat and Lymph Nodes

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8
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What are the contents of the FEMORAL SHEATH?

A

FEMORAL ARTERY
FEMORAL VEIN
FEMORAL CANAL

*The Femoral Nerve is not contained within the Femoral Sheath

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9
Q

What are the Attachments of the INGUINAL LIGAMENT?

A

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Pubic Tubercle

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10
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INGUINAL LIGAMENT

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11
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Where does the Femoral Artery come from?

A
  • The Femoral Artery is a continuation of the EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY when it crosses the Inguinal Ligament
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12
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What is the name of the branch of the Femoral Artery, which arises in the FEMORAL TRIANGLE

A

PROFUNDA FEMORIS

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13
Q

What are the Branches of the PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY?

A
  1. Lateral Femoral Circumflex Artery
  2. Medial Femoral Circumflex Artery
  3. Perforating Branches
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14
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What are the 2 Segments of the Femoral Artery?

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1) The COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY
-From the Inguinal Ligament to the Branching point of the Profound Femoris

2) The SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY
- From the Branching point of the Profunda Femoris to the Adductor Hiatus

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15
Q

What does the Femoral Artery become once it passes through the Adductor Hiatus?

A

The POPLITEAL ARTERY

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16
Q

Where is the FEMORAL PULSE Palpated?

A

The MID INGUINAL POINT

*The midpoint between the ASIS and the Pubic Symphysis

17
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MID INGUINAL POINT

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18
Q

What does the Femoral Vein become as it crosses the Inguinal Ligament?

A

EXTERNAL ILIAC VEIN

19
Q

What is the Femoral Vein called as it crosses Adductor Hiatus?

A

POPLITEAL VEIN

20
Q

Where are FEMORAL HERNIAS FOUND in relation to the Pubic Tubercle?

A

Inferior and Lateral to the Pubic Tubercle