groin hernias

Question 1

protrudes through hesselback triangle, passes medial to the inferior epigastric artery

Answer 1

direct inguinal hernia

Question 2

protudes through the inguinal ring, passes lateral to the inferior epigastric artery

Answer 2

indirect inguinal hernia

Question 3

protrudes below the inguinal ligament, lateral to the pubic tubercle

Answer 3

femoral hernia

Question 4

defect or weakness in the transversals fascia area of the hesselbach triangle

Answer 4

direct inguinal hernia

Question 5

failure of the processes vaginalis to close

Answer 5

indirect inguinal hernia

Question 6

low risk of strangulation

Answer 6

direct and indirect inguinal hernias

Question 7

high risk of strangulation

Answer 7

femoral hernia

Question 8

seen in adults

Answer 8

direct inguinal hernia

femoral hernia

Question 9

may occur in infants

Answer 9

indirect inguinal hernia

Question 10

much more common in males

Answer 10

direct and indirect inguinal hernia

Question 11

much more common in females

Answer 11

femoral hernia