femoral (Scarpa's) triangle

Introduction

A triangular space at the upper part of the thigh.

Bounded by:

• sartorius
• adductor longus muscle
• inguinal ligament
• floor is formed by:
  • iliopsoas (laterally)
  • pectineus muscle (medially)

Contents:

• branches of the femoral nerve are distributed within the femoral triangle
• the femoral vessels (artery & vein) bisect the triangle, which enter the adductor canal at the apex of the triangle

More general terms

• triangle
• anatomic structure

Additional terms

• adductor canal; subsartorial canal; Hunter's canal
• adductor longus
• femoral artery
• femoral nerve
• femoral vein
• iliopsoas muscle
• inguinal ligament
• pectineus muscle
• sartorius (Taylor's muscle)