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Exam questionKROK 1Medicine · 2014

During a surgery for femoral hernia a surgeon operates within the boundaries of femoral trigone. What structure makes up its upper margin?

Answer options

  1. Arcus iliopectineus
  2. Lig.lacunare
  3. Lig.inguinale
  4. Lig. pectinale
  5. Fascia lata
Correct answer

Lig.inguinale

Explanation

Superior border-Formed by the inguinal ligament, a ligament that runs from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubis tubercle. Lateral border – Formed by the medial border of the sartorius muscle. Medial border – Formed by the medial border of the adductor longus muscle.

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