The
superficial inguinal ring is bounded below by the crest of the
pubis; on either side by the margins of the opening in the
aponeurosis, which are called the crura of the ring; and above, by a series of curved
intercrural fibers.
* The inferior crus (or lateral, or external pillar) is the stronger and is formed by that portion of the
inguinal ligament
The inguinal ligament (), also known as Poupart's ligament or groin ligament, is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. It forms the base of the inguinal canal through which an indirect inguinal hernia may ...
which is inserted into the
pubic tubercle; it is curved so as to form a kind of groove, upon which, in the male, the
spermatic cord rests.
* The superior crus (or medial, or internal pillar) is a broad, thin, flat band, attached to the front of the
pubic symphysis and interlacing with its fellow of the opposite side.
See also
* Wiktionary:
crus
References
External links
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* medial
** - "Anterior Abdominal Wall: Borders of the Superficial Inguinal Ring"
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* lateral
** - "Anterior Abdominal Wall: Borders of the Superficial Inguinal Ring"
Abdomen
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