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Where does an indirect inguinal hernia (IIH) come out through?
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)?
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?
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?
In which age group is an indirect inguinal hernia more common compared to a direct inguinal hernia?
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What is a common clinical feature of patients with an indirect inguinal hernia?
What is a common clinical feature of patients with an indirect inguinal hernia?
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Where is the Deep Inguinal Ring (DIR) located?
Where is the Deep Inguinal Ring (DIR) located?
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What forms the Inguinal (Poupart’s) Ligament?
What forms the Inguinal (Poupart’s) Ligament?
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What is the function of the cremasteric fascia?
What is the function of the cremasteric fascia?
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What structures are located anteriorly to the inguinal canal?
What structures are located anteriorly to the inguinal canal?
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What is the condition in infants regarding the inguinal canal?
What is the condition in infants regarding the inguinal canal?
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