femorals

Femoral is a term relating to the femur, which is the bone in the thigh of the body. More broadly, it can refer to structures associated with the thigh or the femur itself. This includes the femoral artery, a major blood vessel that runs down the thigh, supplying blood to the leg and foot. The femoral vein runs alongside the femoral artery, carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart. The femoral nerve is another significant structure in the thigh, responsible for sensation and muscle control in the leg. Injuries to the femur, such as fractures, are referred to as femoral fractures. Medical procedures involving this region often use the term femoral, such as a femoral catheterization, which involves inserting a catheter into the femoral artery or vein. The term can also be used in anatomy and physiology to describe anything located in or originating from the thigh region.