hernias Flashcards

1
Q

what Is a femoral hernia

A

section of bowel pass into femoral canal

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2
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features of femoral hernia

A

lump groin

femoral hernias are inferolateral to pubic tubercle whereas inguinal hernias are superiolateral to pubci tubercle

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3
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risk factors for femoral hernias

A

female gender
pregnancy
increasing age
increasing abode pressure - chronic cough, chronic compression , heavy lifting and pushing

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4
Q

scaphoid bone receives blood though what

A

tubercle

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