Anterior Compartment of Thigh Overview

<p>Psoas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genitalia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Femoral artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adductor magnus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Great saphenous vein' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acts as a dead space for femoral vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lymph node of Cloquet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fascia iliaca (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psoas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Femoral artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rectus femoris (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The compartment of the femoral sheath that houses the femoral vein.

The femoral canal permits the femoral vein to expand during increased venous return. It allows for flexibility in blood flow.

The fascia transversalis forms the anterior wall of the femoral sheath, a structure enclosing important vessels and nerves in the thigh.

The psoas muscle is not part of the floor of the femoral triangle. It's located more medially and assists in hip flexion.

The lymph node of Cloquet, located in the femoral canal, primarily drains the genitalia and surrounding areas. This can be important in the spread of infections.

The lateral compartment of the femoral sheath contains the femoral artery, a key vessel supplying blood to the lower limb.

The adductor magnus muscle is NOT part of the anterior compartment of the thigh. It's located in the medial compartment and helps adduct the thigh.

The great saphenous vein, a major vein in the leg, is located in the superficial fascia of the thigh. It's often used for vein grafts.

The femoral canal functions as a 'dead space', allowing for expansion of the femoral vein without constricting it during changes in venous return.

The lymph node of Cloquet, located in the femoral canal, is responsible for draining the genitalia and surrounding structures. Its role is key in lymphatic drainage.

The fascia iliaca forms the posterior wall of the femoral sheath, a structure that encloses important vessels and nerves in the thigh.

The psoas muscle is not part of the floor of the femoral triangle. It's located more medially and assists in hip flexion.

The lateral compartment of the femoral sheath houses the femoral artery, a major vessel supplying blood to the lower limb.

The rectus femoris muscle, part of the quadriceps group, is located in the anterior compartment of the thigh. It helps extend the leg at the knee.