Inguinal triangle
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Structure
It is defined by the following structures:
- Medial border: Lateral margin of the rectus sheath.[1][2]
- Superolateral border: Inferior epigastric vessels.[1][2]
- Inferior border: Inguinal ligament.[1][2]
Clinical significance
The inguinal triangle contains a depression referred to as the medial inguinal fossa, through which direct inguinal hernias protrude through the abdominal wall.[3]
History
The inguinal triangle is also known as Hesselbach's triangle, after Franz Kaspar Hesselbach.[2]
See also
References
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