Inguinal triangle

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The Inguinal Triangle (also known as Hesselbach's triangle) is an anatomical region of the lower abdomen. It is named after Franz Kaspar Hesselbach, a German anatomist who first described it in the 19th century.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "inguinal" comes from the Latin word "inguinale", which refers to the groin. The term "triangle" is derived from the Greek word "triangulum", which means a three-cornered figure. The area is named after Franz Kaspar Hesselbach, who first described it.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The Inguinal Triangle is defined by three boundaries: the inferior epigastric vessels (laterally), the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle (medially), and the inguinal ligament (inferiorly). The floor of the triangle is formed by the transversalis fascia and the roof by the transversus abdominis and internal oblique muscles.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

The Inguinal Triangle is of clinical significance as it is the site where direct inguinal hernias occur. A direct inguinal hernia protrudes through a weakened area in the transversalis fascia of the abdominal wall within the confines of the Inguinal Triangle.

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