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Which of the following is the most medial in the femoral triangle?

A
Lymphatics
B
Nerve
C
Aery
D
Vein
High-Yield Explanation
The femoral triangle is an area in the inguinal region that is shaped like an upside-down triangle and is bordered by the saorius muscle, adductor longus muscle and inguinal ligament. The femoral triangle contains the following structures from lateral to medial:Femoral nerve. Originates as a branch of the lumbar plexus. The femoral nerve is not contained within the femoral sheath.Femoral aery. Continuation of the external iliac aery. The femoral aery is located midway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic symphysis.Femoral vein. Continues as the external iliac vein.LymphaticsThe inferior poion of the femoral triangle communicates with a facial canal (adductor canal) that runs deep to the saorius muscle. Ref: Moon D.A., Foreman K.B., Albeine K.H. (2011). Chapter 36. Thigh. In D.A. Moon, K.B. Foreman, K.H. Albeine (Eds), The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy.

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