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Surgical Anatomy of Inguinal Canal Quiz

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Where does an indirect inguinal hernia (IIH) come out through?

Deep internal ring (correct)

Superficial external ring

Superficial internal ring

Deep external ring

What is the characteristic anatomical location of a direct inguinal hernia (DIH)?

Goes through Hesselbach's triangle (correct)

Extends to the bottom of the scrotum

Lies medial to the inferior epigastric artery

Crosses the deep internal ring

What is the distinguishing feature of a funicular hernia?

Sac does not reach the bottom of the scrotum

Involves the deep external ring

Processus vaginalis is open just above the epididymis (correct)

Neck is narrow and medial to the inferior epigastric vessels

In which age group is an indirect inguinal hernia more common compared to a direct inguinal hernia?

Younger age group Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical feature of patients with an indirect inguinal hernia?

Dragging pain and swelling in the groin Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Deep Inguinal Ring (DIR) located?

1.25 cm above the inguinal ligament midway between the symphysis pubis & anterior superior iliac spine Signup and view all the answers

What forms the Inguinal (Poupart’s) Ligament?

Lower border of the external oblique aponeurosis (EOA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cremasteric fascia?

Provide covering for spermatic cord Signup and view all the answers

What structures are located anteriorly to the inguinal canal?

External oblique aponeurosis (EOA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition in infants regarding the inguinal canal?

Both rings are superimposed without obliquity of the inguinal canal Signup and view all the answers