The femoral ring is the opening at the proximal, abdominal end of the
femoral canal,
and represents the (superiorly directed/oriented
) base of the conically-shaped femoral canal.
The femoral ring is oval-shaped,
with its long diameter being directed transversely and measuring about 1.25 cm.''
'' The opening of the femoral ring is filled in by
extraperitoneal fat, forming the
femoral septum.
Part of the
intestine can sometimes pass through the femoral ring into the femoral canal causing a
femoral hernia.
Boundaries
The femoral ring is bounded as follows:''
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anterior
Standard anatomical terms of location are used to describe unambiguously the anatomy of humans and other animals. The terms, typically derived from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its standard anatomical position. This position pro ...
ly by the
inguinal ligament
The inguinal ligament (), also known as Poupart's ligament or groin ligament, is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. It forms the base of the inguinal canal through which an indirect inguinal hernia may ...
.
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posteriorly by the
pectineal ligament.
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medially by the crescentic base of the
lacunar ligament.
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laterally by the fibrous septum on the medial side of the
femoral vein.
Additional images
File:Gray1227.png, Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for arteries and inguinal canal.
See also
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Femoral canal
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Femoral hernia
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Inguinal canal
References
External links
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