INGUINAL REGION

GROUP D04/14/2023

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Contents

I. Case ScenarioII. DevelopmentIII. AnatomyIV. StatisticsV. Conclusion

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Development of Inguinal Canal• Formation of

Processus vaginalis

• Descent of Testes in males to scrotum

• Descent of Ovaries in females to pelvic cavity

• Obliteration of Processus vaginalis

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Inguinal Region Anatomy4

Male Inguinal Canal5

1) Spermatic cord• Coverings: internal and

external spermatic fascia and cremasteric fascia

• Constituents: ductus deferens, testicular artery, artery of ductus deferens, cremasteric artery, pampiniform plexus (of veins) and innervation (for ductus, arteries and cremaster)

2)Ilioinguinal nerve

Female Inguinal Canal6

1) Round ligament (of uterus)

2) Remnant of gubernaculum

3) Ilioinguinal nerve

Predispositon of genders7

Total Inguinal Hernia Cases

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Conclusion

Males more susceptible to develope inguinal hernia because of the increased weakness of inguinal canal due to the greater number of structures passing through it as embryologically derived.

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