Inguinal (Hasselbach’s) Triangle Flashcards
1
Q
Boundaries: medial
A
Rectus abdominis lateral border
2
Q
Boundaries: lateral
A
Inferior epigastric vessels and its peritoneal fold (lateral umbilical fold)
3
Q
Boundaries: inferior
A
Inguinal ligament
4
Q
Boundaries: floor
A
Formed by:
1. Parietal peritoneum
2. Extraperitoneal tissue
3. Fascia transversalis with conjoint tendon and Inguinal ligament reflect part medially
5
Q
Subdivision
A
Divided by lateral umbilical ligament (obliterated umbilical artery) into lateral and medial parts
6
Q
Applied anatomy
A
Abdominal wall weakness in this triangle predisposes to direct Inguinal hernia