Femoral Triangle and Popliteal Fossa Quiz

What is the superior boundary (base) of the femoral triangle?

• Sartorius muscle

• Inguinal ligament

• Adductor longus

• Pectineus

The lateral border of the femoral triangle is formed by:

• Medial border of adductor longus

• Lateral border of sartorius

• Pectineus muscle

• Iliacus muscle

Which structure is NOT a content of the femoral triangle?

• Femoral artery

• Femoral vein

• Sciatic nerve

• Femoral nerve

The femoral sheath is divided into how many compartments?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which nerve runs most laterally in the femoral triangle?

• Femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve

• Obturator nerve

• Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh

• Saphenous nerve

The femoral canal contains which of the following?

• Femoral artery

• Femoral nerve

• Cloquet's lymph node

• Popliteal vein

The femoral ring is closed by:

• Femoral artery

• Femoral septum

• Pectineus muscle

• Sartorius muscle

What is the function of the femoral canal?

• Passage for the sciatic nerve

• Space for femoral vein distension

• Contains the femoral artery

• Prevents femoral hernia

The femoral sheath is an extension of:

• Transversalis fascia

• Rectus sheath

• Gluteal fascia

• Popliteal fascia

The femoral artery is located in which compartment of the femoral sheath?

• Medial

• Intermediate

• Lateral

• None