Inguinal canal: The inguinal region

The inguinal region, or the groin, is located in the RLQ and LLQ of the anterior abdominal wall, bordered by the thigh inferiorly, the pubis medially, and the iliac crest superolaterally. The inguinal canal is a tubular structure that runs in a straight line from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle. The canal contains the spermatic cord in men and the round ligament in women. An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue or an organ (such as a portion of the intestine) protrudes ... Introduction The inguinal canal is a passage in the anterior abdominal wall that conveys several structures including nerves (ilioinguinal, genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve), spermatic cord (males) and round ligament (females). There is an inguinal canal present on both sides of the abdomen, running parallel to the inguinal ligament. At approximately 4cm length in adults, it begins with the deep inguinal ring posteriorly and then runs anteroinferiorly and medially until it meets the ... INGUINAL CANAL Inguinal canal is a short passage that extends inferiorly and medially through the inferior part of the abdominal wall. It is superior and parallel to the inguinal ligament. This canal is a pathway for the structures to pass from the abdominal wall to the external genitalia. The inguinal canal begins at the deep inguinal ring and continues for approximately 4 cm, ending at the superficial inguinal ring. In males it conveys the spermatic cords and in females round ligament of ... The inguinal region is a relatively anatomically complex region. Amon the several clinically important structures, it contains the inguinal canal which will be the focus of this article. The inguinal canal is a passage in the lower anterior abdominal wall located just above the inguinal ligament. It starts from the internal inguinal orifice, extends medially and inferiorly through the abdominal wall layers and ends in the external inguinal orifice. This canal is about four to six centimeters ...