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By Dr. GhanshyamFemoral triangle

It lies in upper part of anterior aspect of thigh.Boundries of triangle-superiorly - inguinal ligament-laterally - medial border of sartorius-medially - lateral border of adductor longus-floor ilacus ,psoas major,pectinius,adductor longus-roof-skin,superficial facia,deep facia of thigh

Bounderies of triangle

Femoral artery,nerve,vein (form lateral to medial) , their branches and tributresSuperficial and deep inguinal lymph nodeContent

Clinical importance of femoral triangle

femoral triangle provides easy access to a major artery,coronary angioplastyandperipheral angioplastyis often performed by entering the femoral artery at the femoral triangle.Heavy bleeding in the leg can be stopped by applying pressure to points in the femoral triangle.Another clinical significance of the femoral triangle is that the femoral artery is positioned at the midinguinal point (midpoint between thepubic symphysisand the anterior superior iliac spine); medial to it lies the femoral vein. Thus the femoral vein, once located, allows for femoralvenipuncture.

Femoral hernia occurs in this triangle.

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