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
- Arcus iliopectineus
- Lig.lacunare
- Lig.inguinale
- Lig. pectinale
- 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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