Inguinal (Hasselbach’s) Triangle Flashcards

1
Q

Boundaries: medial

A

Rectus abdominis lateral border

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2
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Boundaries: lateral

A

Inferior epigastric vessels and its peritoneal fold (lateral umbilical fold)

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3
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Boundaries: inferior

A

Inguinal ligament

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4
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Boundaries: floor

A

Formed by:
1. Parietal peritoneum
2. Extraperitoneal tissue
3. Fascia transversalis with conjoint tendon and Inguinal ligament reflect part medially

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5
Q

Subdivision

A

Divided by lateral umbilical ligament (obliterated umbilical artery) into lateral and medial parts

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6
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Applied anatomy

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Abdominal wall weakness in this triangle predisposes to direct Inguinal hernia

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