What is Canalis Inguinalis?
The inguinal canals are the two passages in the anterior abdominal wall of humans and animals which in males convey the spermatic cords and in females the round ligament of the uterus. The inguinal canals are larger and more prominent in males.
Where is your inguinal region?
The inguinal region is a compact space, located superior to the thigh, lateral to the pubic tubercle, and inferomedial to the anterior superior iliac spine. One important structure in this region is the inguinal ligament, which is a thick fibrous band formed by the inferior border of the external oblique aponeurosis.
How inguinal canal is formed?
Inguinal Region The inguinal canal runs obliquely between the external and internal inguinal rings. The anterior wall of the canal is formed by the external oblique aponeurosis; the posterior wall is formed by the inguinal ligament and conjoined tendon.
What goes through deep inguinal ring?
The genitofemoral nerve is derived from the L1-L2 spinal nerve roots. It divided above the inguinal canal to the genital branch that passes through the deep inguinal ring with the cord structures, and the femoral branch that passes below the inguinal canal.
What organs are in the inguinal region?
The right inguinal region contains the:
- The small intestine.
- The appendix.
- The cecum.
- The ascending colon.
- The right ovary and right fallopian tube in females.
How is inguinal hernia surgery done?
A thin tube containing a light source and a camera (laparoscope) is inserted through one of these incisions so the surgeon can see inside your abdomen. Surgical instruments are inserted through the other incisions so the surgeon can pull the hernia back into place.
What is the meaning of inguinal hernia?
An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object. However, many hernias do not cause pain. An inguinal hernia isn’t necessarily dangerous.