26/10/2025
🦵 The Femoral Triangle — A Key Anatomical Landmark in Clinical Practice
The femoral triangle is a vital region in the anterior thigh, serving as an important gateway for neurovascular structures entering and leaving the lower limb. A precise understanding of this area is essential for clinicians, surgeons, and physiotherapists alike.
🔹 Boundaries
Superior (Base): Inguinal ligament
Medial: Adductor longus
Lateral: Sartorius
Floor: Iliopsoas (laterally) and pectineus (medially)
Roof: Fascia lata and skin
🔹 Contents (Lateral → Medial)
NAVEL:
Nerve → Artery → Vein → Empty space → Lymph nodes
🔹 Clinical Relevance
Palpation of femoral pulse
Femoral nerve block administration
Access for catheterization or venipuncture
Assessment in vascular pathologies (e.g., femoral hernia, arterial occlusion)
💡 Clinical Insight
Accurate anatomical knowledge of the femoral triangle ensures safe procedural techniques and aids in diagnosing vascular and neural disorders of the lower limb.
