Femoral ring
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.
| 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 | |
Part of the intestine can sometimes pass through the femoral ring into the femoral canal causing a femoral hernia.
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