Femoral Ring
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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:'''' *
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 ...
. * posteriorly by the pectineal ligament. * medially by the crescentic base of the lacunar ligament. * 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

* Femoral canal * Femoral hernia * Inguinal canal


References


External links

* {{Authority control Lower limb anatomy