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Femoral triangle

The femoral triangle is an anatomical region of the human thigh, important as a number of important structures pass through here.

The femoral traingle is formed by the inguinal ligament (superiorly), the sartorius muscle (laterally), and adductor longus[?] (medially).

The femoral nerve[?], the femoral artery and the femoral vein[?] (from lateral to medial), are three important structures running through this area.

A mnemonic to remember the order is: NAVY - nerve, artery, vein, Y-fronts[?]. (Y-fronts are a brand of underwear, that is added to elucidate the direction of naming, lateral to medial.)



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