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U Mich Inguinal
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10/21/2010

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Term
What lies between the deep and superficial inguinal rings?
Definition
the inguinal canal
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What is more posterior, deep or superficial inguinal ring?
Definition
deep ring is deeper and higher
Term
Which nerve goes in the spermatic cord?
Definition
The genital branch of the genitofemoral
Term
Where do the inferior epigastric vessels lie? Hint: fold
Definition
lateral umbilical fold
Term
Where would the urachus lie?
Definition
median umbilical ligament/fold
Term
Where is the deep inguinal ring in relationship to the inferior epigastric vessels?
Definition
LATERAL is deep
Term
Define the borders of Hasselbach's triangle?
Definition
inferior epigastric vessels (laterally), rectus abdominus muscle (medially), umbilical ligament (inferiorly)
Term
How does the vas get to the deep inguinal ring?
Definition
It goes up from the scrotum, right over the iliac vessels, and then makes a medial and downward turn into the deep inguinal ring
Term
What is the round ligament of the uterus, where does it go, and what is it the female counterpart of in males?
Definition
It is the female counterpart of the vas. It goes into the deep inguinal ligament
Term
How does the genital branch of the genitofemoral get into the scrotum?
Definition
It follows the vas into the deep inguinal ring
Term
Where does an indirect hernia enter?
Definition
this goes through the deep inguinal ring into the spermatic cord. it enters lateral the inferior epigastric vessels.
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Do direct hernias enter the spermatic cord?
Definition
No, these guys go right into the scrotum via the weak fascia in hasselbach's triangle medial to the inferior epigastric vessels.
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