A hernia of the bowel at the top of the thigh.
Any hernia into the femoral canal.
A femoral hernia is a specific kind of hernia that develops in the groin region, precisely where the femoral artery and vein transition from the lower abdomen to the thigh. Women who are overweight or who have experienced multiple pregnancies are at an increased risk of femoral hernia due to the weakening of their abdominal muscles.