The femoral triangle contains which structures from medial to lateral (VAN mnemonic)?

• A Femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein
• B Femoral vein, femoral artery, femoral nerve ✓
• C Femoral artery, femoral vein, femoral nerve
• D Femoral vein, femoral nerve, femoral artery

Explanation

Within the femoral triangle (bounded by inguinal ligament superiorly, sartorius laterally, and adductor longus medially), structures are arranged from medial to lateral as: femoral canal (lymphatics, medially), femoral vein, femoral artery, and femoral nerve (most lateral, outside the femoral sheath). The VAN mnemonic (Vein-Artery-Nerve lateral to medial) aids in remembering the femoral sheath contents and their relationship.

Reference: BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, 8th ed.

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