The Inguinal Ligament
is a band extended inferio-medially from anterior superior iliac spine ASIS of ilium , to pubic tubercle of pubic bone .
- Attached laterally ASIS of ilium , and curves downward medially to pubic tubercle of pubic bone .
- lies beneath the skin , and can be felt along its length .
Structures that pass deep to the inguinal ligament :
* Psoas major , iliacus , and pectineus muscles .
* Femoral nerve , femoral artery , and femoral vein .
* Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh .
* Lymphatics .
Importance :
* Fold separates between the abdominal and the thigh region .
* In anatomy is very important for operating on hernia patients .
* Its forms the base of the inguinal canal , and superior border of the femoral triangle .
* Its formed by the extensor abdominal oblique aponeurosis , and is continuous with the fascia lata of the thigh .
Sources :
- Snell anatomical book, 8 Edition ( 191 - 650 ) .
- Grants anatomical book, 13 Edition ( 100 - 110 - 379 - 380 ) .
- Atlas of Human Anatomy, 6 Edition- Frank H. Netter, M.D ( Plate 242 , 245 , 329 , 470 , 472 , 487 ) .
- Snell anatomical book, 8 Edition ( 191 - 650 ) .
- Grants anatomical book, 13 Edition ( 100 - 110 - 379 - 380 ) .
- Atlas of Human Anatomy, 6 Edition- Frank H. Netter, M.D ( Plate 242 , 245 , 329 , 470 , 472 , 487 ) .
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