The femoral triangle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the superior border of the femoral triangle?
A
Inguinal ligament
2
Q
What is the lateral border of the femoral triangle?
A
Sartorius muscle
3
Q
What is the medial border of the femoral triangle?
A
Adductor longus muscle
4
Q
What forms the roof of the femoral triangle?
A
Fascia lata
5
Q
What forms the base of the femoral triangle?
A
Pectineus muscle
Iliopsoas muscle
6
Q
What is the contents of the femoral triangle? (Lateral to Medial)
A
Femoral nerve Femoral sheath (Femoral artery, vein, deep lymph nodes and vessels)
7
Q
What is the clinical relevance of the femoral trangle?
A
Femoral pulse
Access to the femoral artery
Femoral hernia
8
Q
Why is access to the femoral artery important?
A
Can be used in an angiogram
9
Q
What causes a Femoral Hernia?
A
A section of Bowel moves into the Femoral space.
10
Q
How do you treat a Femoral Hernia?
A
Surgery
