Inguinal Region/Groin Flashcards
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Discuss the inguinal ligament.
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Attachments
Lateral- ASIS
Medial- Pubic tubercle
Deep relations- acts as retinaculum
1. 3 muscles- pectineus, psoas and iliacus
2. 2 vessels- femoral vein and artery.
3. 2 fascia- transversalis and iliacus
4. 3 nerves- genitofemoral, femoral and lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh.
5. Lymphatics
Extensions/Expansions:
1. Lacunar ligament- lateral edge forms boundary for femoral canal.
2. Pectineal ligament (ligament of cooper)- extension of posterior part of lacunar along pecten pubis.
3. Reflected part of inguinal ligament
4. Ilioinguinal ligament.
