femoral triangle

femoral triangle
femoral triangle n an area in the upper anterior part of the thigh bounded by the inguinal ligament, the sartorius, and the adductor longus called also femoral trigone, Scarpa's triangle

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a triangular depression on the inner side of the thigh bounded by the sartorius and adductor longus muscles and the inguinal ligament. The pulse can be felt here as the femoral artery lies over the depression.

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trigonum femorale.

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