Inguinal Canal

Question 1

Which ring(s) of the inguinal canal does the ilioinguinal nerve pass through?

Answer 1

Superficial

Question 2

Where is the deep inguinal ring in relation to the inguinal pulse?

Answer 2

2 cm above

Question 3

Where is the spermatic cord in relation to the inferior epigastric artery?

Answer 3

Spermatic cord is lateral

Question 4

What is the tunica vaginalis in contact with in an indirect hernia?

Answer 4

Parietal peritoneum

Question 5

What does the median umbilical fold contain?

Answer 5

Obliterated umbilical artery and remnant of the urachas

Question 6

What is the anterior wall of the inguinal canal?

Answer 6

Aponeurosis of external oblique, reinforced by internal oblique

Question 7

What is the posterior wall of the inguinal canal?

Answer 7

Transversalis fascia

Question 8

What is the roof of the inguinal canal?

Answer 8

Transversalis fascia, internal oblique, transversus abdominus

Question 9

What is the floor of the inguinal canal?

Answer 9

Inguinal and lacunar ligaments