Femoral ring
| Femoral ring | |
|---|---|
 The relations of the femoral and abdominal inguinal ring, seen from within the abdomen. Left side (femoral ring visible at center) | |
 Structures passing behind the inguinal ligament (femoral ring labeled at top, second from the right) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Anulus femoralis |
| TA98 | A04.7.03.014 |
| TA2 | 2699 |
| FMA | 77263 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The femoral ring is the base of the femoral canal. It is directed upward and is oval in form, its long diameter being directed transversely and measuring about 1.25 cm. 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:
- anteriorly by the inguinal ligament.
- 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
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Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for arteries and inguinal canal.
See also
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 625 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- antthigh at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)
