How do you remember the contents of the inguinal canal?

A helpful mnemonic to remember the walls of the inguinal canal is: MALT: (2M, 2A, 2L, 2T)

What passes through inguinal triangle?

If weakened, the Hesselbach triangle can allow for the protrusion of the intestines through the wall, known as a direct inguinal hernia. This region is bound by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessel, and rectus abdominis muscle.

Why is Hesselbach triangle so weak?

The inguinal triangle represents an area of potential weakness in the abdominal wall, through which herniation can occur. By definition, a direct inguinal hernia occurs medially to the inferior epigastric vessels (through the inguinal triangle), and an indirect hernia occurs laterally to these vessels.

What are the contents of the inguinal canal?

The contents of the inguinal canal in males consist of the spermatic cord (with the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve) and the ilioinguinal nerve. For females, the contents include the round ligament, genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve, and the ilioinguinal nerve.

Is inguinal canal present in females?

In females, the inguinal canal contains the ilioinguinal nerve and the round ligament of the uterus.

Where is the inguinal triangle?

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Hesselbach’s triangle or the inguinal triangle is a triangular area on the inferior interior aspect of the anterior abdominal wall within the groin.

What is the difference between direct and indirect inguinal hernia?

A direct inguinal hernia protrudes directly forwards when the patient stands up whereas the indirect hernia shows a more oblique route downwards towards the scrotum. A hernia which goes into the scrotum is always indirect.

What is the difference between a direct and indirect inguinal hernia?

A direct hernia doesn’t follow that path through the inguinal ring into the scrotum. That means a hernia that forms one side of the groin or the other is most likely a direct hernia. An indirect hernia may also cause bowel obstruction if it slips into the inguinal ring and becomes swollen in the abdomen.

What does inguinal ligament pain feel like?

Pain and tenderness in the groin and the inside of the thigh. Pain when you bring your legs together. Pain when you raise your knee. A popping or snapping feeling during the injury, followed by severe pain.