2. Anatomy of Inguinal triangle Flashcards
1
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Alternative name for inguinal triangle
A
Hasselbach’s triangle
2
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DEFINITION of inguinal triangle
A
It is a triangular area in the inner aspect of the lower part of the anterior abdorninal wall
3
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Surgical importance of inguinal triangle
A
It’s the site of direct hernia
4
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BOUNDARIES of inguinal triangle
A
- Medial BOUNDARIES
- Lateral BOUNDARIES
- Inferior BOUNDARIES
- FLOOR
5
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Medial BOUNDARIES of inguinal triangle
A
Lateral border of rectus sheath.
6
Q
Lateral BOUNDARIES of inguinal triangle
A
Inferior epigastric artery
7
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Inferior BOUNDARIES of inguinal triangle
A
Medial 1/2 of inguinal ligament
8
Q
FLOOR BOUNDARIES of inguinal triangle
A
- Fascia transversalis.
2. Reinforced medially by the conjoint tendon.
9
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SUBDIVISIONS of inguinal triangle
A
divided to medial & lateral parts by the lateral umbilical ligament
10
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Alternative name for umbilical ligament
A
obliterated umblical artery
