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1
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What is the superior border S made up of?

A

the inguinal ligament, a ligament that runs from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubis tubercle

2
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What is lateral border L made up of?

A

The medial border of the sartorius muscle

3
Q

What medial border M made up of?

A

lateral border of the adductor longus muscle

4
Q

What is roof R made up of?

A

The fascia lata

5
Q

What is base B made up of?

A

the pectineus and iliopsoas muscles

6
Q

What does the inguinal ligament act as in the femoral triangle?

A

s a flexor retinaculum, holding the contents of the femoral triangle in the femoral triangle during flexion at the hip

7
Q

Generally, in what order are the contents of the femoral triangle?

A

NAVEL N: Nerve A: Artery V: Vein E: Empty space – this is important as it allows the veins and lymph vesses to distend, so they can cope with different levels of flow L: Lymph canal

8
Q

What are the contents of the femoral traingle speciffically?

A

Femoral nerve Femoral sheath, containing: Femoral artery Femoral vein Deep lymph nodes and vessels

9
Q

Where is the femoral pulse found?

A

Just inferior to where the femoral artery crosses the inguinal ligament - it crosses exactly midway between the pubis symphysis and anterior superior iliac spine.

10
Q

What does the presence of the femoral pulse indicative of?

A

The presence of a femoral pulse means that blood is reaching the lower extremity.

11
Q

What is important about the superficial nature of the femoral artery in the femoral triangle?

A

Easily accessible, so used to access the right side of the heart via catheter

12
Q

What is a hernia?

A

A hernia is a where an internal part of the body pushes through a muscle or body wall

13
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What is a femoral hernia?

A

part of the bowel pushes into the femoral canal, underneath the inguinal ligament

14
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How does a femoral hernia manifest itself clinically? How can it be treated?

A

a lump or bulge in the area of the femoral triangle. It requires surgical intervention to treat.