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Hernias Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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Direct

Inguinal 👴🏼

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Weakness of transversalis facia.
Protrudes through hesselbach 🔺
Travels medial to inferior epigastric vessels

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Indirect inguinal👱🏼‍♂️

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Patent processus vaginalis
Content protrudes through deep inguinal ring
Travels lateral to inferior epigastric vessels

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Femoral hernia 👩🏻

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Weakness of proximal femoral canal

Content protrudes through femoral ring
Travels inferior to inguinal ligament

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