Femoral Triangle Contents and Anatomy

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing the anatomical borders, contents (arranged from lateral to medial), and key clinical landmarks of the femoral triangle.

NAVEL

Mnemonic describing the contents of the femoral triangle from lateral to medial: Femoral Nerve, Femoral Artery, Femoral Vein, Empty space (Femoral canal), and Lymphatics.

Femoral Nerve

The most lateral structure among the contents of the femoral triangle represented by the 'N' in NAVEL.

Femoral Artery

The structure in the femoral triangle situated medial to the femoral nerve and lateral to the femoral vein; lies midway between the ASIS and pubic symphysis, where the femoral pulse is palpated.

Femoral Vein

The vascular structure situated medial to the femoral artery and lateral to the empty space (femoral canal).

Femoral Canal

The empty space within the femoral triangle located medial to the femoral vein and lateral to the lymphatics.

Lymphatics

The most medial structures among the contents of the femoral triangle represented by the 'L' in NAVEL.

Inguinal Ligament

The superior boundary overlying the contents of the femoral triangle.

Sartorius

The muscle forming the lateral border of the femoral triangle.

Adductor Longus

The muscle forming the medial border of the femoral triangle.