Chordates are animals with backbones. Animal groups in the chordate phylum include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Animals with backbones are the most highly evolved groups of animals, the most complex and complicated.
Femoral triangle. The femoral triangle (or Scarpa's triangle) is an anatomical region of the upper inner thigh. It is a subfascial space which appears as a triangular depression inferior to the inguinal ligament when the thigh is flexed, abducted and laterally rotated. Contents.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the student will be able to: Describe the anatomy of the lateral femoral (hip) region, including the gluteal muscles, their nerve supply, and their actions in locomotion. Identify the sacral plexus, its general plan, and its major branches in the hip and posterior thigh regions.