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DEFINITION of inguinal canal

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It is an oblique passage in the lower part of the anterior abdominal wall, through which the testis passes in order to leave the abdomen and reach the scrotum.

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LENGTH of inguinal canal

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1.5 inch

4 cm

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DIRECTION of inguinal canal

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passes downward, forward and medially from deep to superficial ring

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SITE of inguinal canal

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It lies parallel to the medial half of the inguinal ligament.

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BEGINNING of inguinal canal

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DEEP ( INTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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DEEP ( INTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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Definition

Site

Boundaries

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Definition of DEEP ( INTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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It’s an oval opening “vertical longitudinal axis” in the fascia transversalis

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Site of DEEP ( INTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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  • 1/2 inch above the mid point of inguinal ligament

* just lateral to the inferior epigastric artery.

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Boundaries of DEEP ( INTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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  • Above and lateral Boundaries

* Below and medial Boundaries

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  • Above and lateral Boundaries of DEEP ( INTERNAL) INGUINAL RING
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The arched lower margin of fascia transversalis.

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Below and medial Boundaries of DEEP ( INTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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The inferior epigastric vessels

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END of inguinal canal

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SUPERFICIAL (EXTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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SUPERFICIAL (EXTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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  • Definition
  • Site
  • Attachements
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Definition of SUPERFICIAL (EXTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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Triangle opening in external oblique aponeurosis

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Site of SUPERFICIAL (EXTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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1/2 inch above and medial to the pubic tubercle

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Attachements of SUPERFICIAL (EXTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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  • The medial “superior” crus

* The lateral “inferior” crus

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The medial “superior” crus in Attachements of SUPERFICIAL (EXTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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attached to the front of symphysis pubis

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The lateral “inferior” crus in Attachements of SUPERFICIAL (EXTERNAL) INGUINAL RING

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  • Stronger

* Inserted into the pubic tubercle

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Boundaries of the inguinal canal

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  • ANTERIOR WALL
  • POSTERIOR WALL
  • ROOF
  • FLOOR
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ANTERIOR WALL Boundaries of the inguinal canal

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1- External oblique aponeurosis along its whole length.

2- Strengthened laterally by fleshy fibres of internal oblique muscle originating from the lateral 1/2 of the inguinal ligament.

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POSTERIOR WALL Boundaries of the inguinal canal

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  1. Fascia transversalis along its whole length.
  2. Conjoint tendon (also known as inguinal falx) along its medial 1/2
  3. Reflected part of inguinal ligament along its medial 1/4
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Alternative name for Conjoint tendon in POSTERIOR WALL Boundaries of the inguinal canal

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inguinal falx

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composition Conjoint tendon in POSTERIOR WALL Boundaries of the inguinal canal

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Arched fibers of Internal oblique muscle and transversus abdominis

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ROOF Boundaries of the inguinal canal

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Arched fibres of conjoint muscle

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FLOOR Boundaries of the inguinal canal

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Upper grooved surface of medial 1/2 of inguinal ligament

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Inguinal ligament

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Definition

Attachments

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Definition of Inguinal ligament

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It’s the lower free border of external oblique aponeurosis

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Attachments of Inguinal ligament

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attached to pubic tubercle medially and ASIS laterally

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CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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(A) Ilio-inguinal nerve (L1)

(B) Spermatic cord :

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Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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Origin

Course

Sensory supply

Motor supply

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Origin of Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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The ilioinguinal nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus which lies within the substance of the psoas major muscle.

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Course of Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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Ascending to the iliac crest

Piercing the transversus abdominis

Entering the inguinal canal

Leaving the inguinal canal

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Ascending to the iliac crest in Course of Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  • It emerges from the lateral border of the psoas major just below the iliohypogastric nerve,
  • passes obliquely across the quadratus lumborum and iliacus.
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Piercing the transversus abdominis in Course of Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  • Above the iliac crest, the ilioinguinal nerve pierces the transversus abdominis
  • passes in the plane between the transversus abdominis and the internal oblique muscle.
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Entering the inguinal canal in Course of Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  • It enters the inguinal canal by piercing the internal oblique muscle
  • The nerve lies in front of the cord
  • once the nerve enters the canal, it becomes only sensory
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Leaving the inguinal canal in Course of Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  • It leaves the canal through the superficial inguinal ring
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Sensory supply of Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  • The skin of the inguinal region
  • Upper medial part of the thigh
  • Anterior 1/3 of the scrotum (or labia majora)
  • Root of the penis.
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Motor supply of Ilio-inguinal nerve in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  • Shares in the motor supply to the internal oblique, transversus abdominis
  • Gives the main motor supply to the conjoint tendon before entering the canal
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Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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Alternative structure in female

Coverings

Contents

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Alternative structure in female for Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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Round ligament of the uterus in females

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Coverings of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  1. Internal spermatic fascia
  2. Cremasteric muscle and fascia:
  3. External spermatic fascia:
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Origin of Internal spermatic fascia in Coverings of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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From transversalis fascia at deep inguinal ring

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Origin of Cremasteric muscle and fascia in Coverings of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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From internal oblique muscle.

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Origin of External spermatic fascia in Coverings of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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From external oblique aponeurosis at the superficial inguinal ring.

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Contents of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  • Ordinary classification of contents

* Classification of contents according to their position in the cord

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Ordinary classification of contents of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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4 Vessels

2 Nerves

2 Structures

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4 Vessels in Ordinary classification of contents of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  1. Testicular artery & Pampiniform plexus of veins.
  2. Artery of the vas & vein of the vas
  3. Cremasteric artery & vein
  4. Lymphatic vessels.
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origin of Artery of the vas

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branch of inferior vesical artery

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origin of Cremasteric artery

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branch of inferior epigastric artery

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2 Nerves in Ordinary classification of contents of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL

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  1. Sympathetic nerve fibres along the testicular artey.

2. Cremasteric nerve

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Alternative name for Cremasteric nerve

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genital branch of genito-femoral nerve

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2 Structures in Ordinary classification of contents of Spermatic cord in CONTENTS OF THE Inguinal CANAL ( 2 V)

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  1. Vas deferens.

2. Vestige of processus vaginalis.

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Classification of contents of spermatic cord according to their position in the cord

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(A) Anterior contents:

(B) Posterior contents :

(C) Contents within the coverings of the cord:

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Anterior contents of spermatic cord

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  • Pampiniform plexus.

* Lymphatic vessels.

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Posterior contents of spermatic cord

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  • Testicular artery with sympathetic fibers along it

* Vas deferens and its vessels.

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Contents within the coverings of the spermatic cord

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Cremasteric nerve and vessels.

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THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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  1. The obliquity of the canal ( The flap valve mechanism):
  2. The shutter mechanism of the internal oblique muscle

3- The ball valve mechanism

4- The slit valve mechanism

  1. Attachment of the superior crus of the internal ring to the transversus abdominis by facial slips
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Most important PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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  1. The obliquity of the canal

2. The shutter mechanism of the internal oblique muscle

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The obliquity of the canal in THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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  • Alternative name
  • Mechanism
  • Note on the mechanism
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Alternative name of The obliquity of the canal in THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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The flap valve mechanism

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Mechanism of The obliquity of the canal in THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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The internal and external rings do not lie opposite to each other

Therefore when the intra abdominal pressure rises the ant. & post. walls of the canal are approximated thus obliterating the passage.

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Note on the mechanism of The obliquity of the canal in THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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This mechanism is absent in infants below 2 years

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The shutter mechanism of the internal oblique muscle in THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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On straining, the lower arched fibres of the int. oblique muscle contracts approximating the roof to the floor like a shutter.

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The ball valve mechanism in THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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Contraction of the cremasteric muscle helps

both inguinal rings.

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The slit valve mechanism in THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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Contraction of the ext. oblique m. approximates the 2 crura of the superficial ring thus narrowing it.

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Attachment of the superior crus of the internal ring to the transversus abdominis by facial slips in THE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF THE CANAL

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so that contraction of the transversus abdominis draws the internal ring laterally increasing the obliquity of the canal

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