Femoral triangle

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Image:Femoral triangle.gif The femoral triangle is an anatomical region of the human thigh, important as a number of vital structures pass through it.

The femoral triangle is formed by the inguinal ligament (superiorly), the sartorius muscle (laterally), and adductor longus muscle (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 for 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.)

Alternatively, another mnemonic, VAN - for vein, artery, nerve - from medial to lateral is also used, as this pattern of distribution between these structures in also conserved in other areas of the body as well, such as the intercostal space.de:Schenkeldreieck