hernias

Question 1

inguinal hernias are located where

Answer 1

superior and medial to the pubic tubercle

Question 2

an epigastric hernia is located where

Answer 2

An epigastric hernia would be located at the epigastric region and not near the groin.

Question 3

a femoral hernia is found where

Answer 3

A femoral hernia lies below and lateral to the pubic tubercle as compared to inguinal hernias located superior and medial to the pubic tubercle.

Question 4

umbilical hernia are found where

Answer 4

A soft swelling near the umbilicus would be more likely to be an umbilical hernia as compared to a painful lump near the groin.

Question 5

hiatal hernia occur where and present with what symptom

Answer 5

Hiatal hernias occur at the stomach and the patient would be more likely to present with symptoms like heartburn.

Question 6

An 83-year-old lady presents with a femoral hernia and undergoes a femoral hernia repair. Which one of the following forms the posterior wall of the femoral canal?

Answer 6

pectineal ligament

Question 7

borders of the femoral canal

Answer 7

Laterally Femoral vein
Medially Lacunar ligament
Anteriorly Inguinal ligament
Posteriorly Pectineal ligament

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Lymphatic vessels
Cloquet’s lymph node