Langenbeck triangle

Lan·gen·beck tri·an·gle

(lahng'ĕn-bek),

a triangle formed by lines drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to the surface of the great trochanter and to the surgical neck of the femur; a penetrating wound in this area likely involves the joint.

Lan·gen·beck tri·an·gle

(lahng'ĕn-bek trī'ang-gĕl)

The area formed by lines drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to the surface of the greater trochanter and to the surgical neck of the femur; a penetrating wound in this area probably involves the hip joint.

Langenbeck,

Bernhard R.K. von, German surgeon, 1810-1887.

Langenbeck amputation

Langenbeck elevator

Langenbeck flap

Langenbeck forceps

Langenbeck incision

Langenbeck knife

Langenbeck needle holder

Langenbeck periosteal elevator

Langenbeck raspatory

Langenbeck retractor

Langenbeck saw

Langenbeck triangle - formed by lines drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to the surface of the great trochanter and to the surgical neck of the femur.