How Do You Spell FEMORAL TRIANGLE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛməɹə͡l tɹˈa͡ɪaŋɡə͡l] (IPA)

The word "femoral triangle" refers to the area of the thigh where the femoral artery, vein, and nerve pass. Its spelling is influenced by its pronunciation, which is /ˈfɛmərəl ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first part of the word, "femoral," is derived from the Latin word for "thighbone," and is pronounced with the short e sound of "fem" and the long o sound of "oral." The second part, "triangle," is pronounced with a short i sound, a soft g, and the long a sound of "angle."

FEMORAL TRIANGLE Meaning and Definition

1. The femoral triangle is a term used in anatomy to describe a specific region of the body found in the upper thigh region. This triangular-shaped space is formed by the anatomical boundaries of the inguinal ligament superiorly, the sartorius muscle laterally, and the adductor longus muscle medially. It is located just below the inguinal ligament and can be easily identified when the thigh is flexed and rotated 90 degrees outward.

   Within this triangle, various anatomical structures can be found, including the femoral nerve, femoral artery, and femoral vein. These structures are often referred to as the contents of the femoral triangle. The femoral nerve supplies motor innervation to the muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh, while the femoral artery and vein are essential for the blood supply and venous drainage of the lower limb.

   The femoral triangle serves as a crucial landmark in performing medical procedures such as taking blood samples, injecting medication, or catheterization. It also acts as a guide for surgeons during surgeries involving the lower limb.

   Understanding the boundaries and contents of the femoral triangle is essential for healthcare professionals, as it aids in clinical evaluation and improves diagnostic accuracy in cases involving lower limb injuries, peripheral vascular disease, or hernias.

2. Scarpa's t.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for FEMORAL TRIANGLE

• demoral triangle
• cemoral triangle
• vemoral triangle
• gemoral triangle
• temoral triangle
• remoral triangle
• fwmoral triangle
• fsmoral triangle
• fdmoral triangle
• frmoral triangle
• f4moral triangle
• f3moral triangle
• fenoral triangle
• fekoral triangle
• fejoral triangle
• femiral triangle
• femkral triangle
• femlral triangle
• fempral triangle
• fem0ral triangle

Etymology of FEMORAL TRIANGLE

The word "femoral triangle" is derived from the Latin word "femur", meaning "thigh", and "triangulum", meaning "triangle". In anatomy, the femoral triangle refers to a triangular area located in the upper thigh region, through which the femoral artery, femoral vein, and femoral nerve pass. The triangular shape of this area is formed by various muscles and fascia in the thigh and is named after its location near the femur bone. The term "femoral triangle" was first used in medical literature in the 19th century.