Lateral umbilical fold
Lateral Umbilical Fold
The Lateral Umbilical Fold is a structure found in the human anatomy that is formed by the inferior epigastric vessels. It is one of the three folds on the inner surface of the anterior abdominal wall.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The lateral umbilical fold covers the inferior epigastric vessels and is located on each side of the umbilicus. It is one of the three folds visible on the inner surface of the anterior abdominal wall, the other two being the median umbilical fold and the medial umbilical fold.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The lateral umbilical fold is an important landmark in abdominal surgeries. It is used to identify the location of the deep inguinal ring, which is located just lateral to the fold. This is crucial in surgeries such as inguinal hernia repair.
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