ANNULUS INGUINALIS SUBCUTANEUS Meaning and
Definition
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Annulus inguinalis subcutaneus, also known as the superficial inguinal ring, is a biological term referring to a specific anatomical structure in the human body. It is a circular opening located in the lower abdominal region, specifically in the groin area, just above the pubic bone. The term "annulus" is Latin for "ring," while "inguinalis" refers to the inguinal or groin region, and "subcutaneus" denotes being under or beneath the skin.
The annulus inguinalis subcutaneus serves as an important anatomical landmark through which structures pass. It is a natural aperture in the fascia, or connective tissue, of the lower abdominal wall. This opening is formed by the splitting of the external oblique aponeurosis, a broad, sheet-like tendon that helps form the musculature of the anterior abdominal wall.
Its main function is to provide passage for the spermatic cord in males and the round ligament of the uterus in females. These structures extend from the pelvic region through the annulus inguinalis subcutaneus into the inguinal canal, an internal passageway that leads down to the scrotum in males or the labia majora in females.
Understanding the precise location and boundaries of the annulus inguinalis subcutaneus is crucial in clinical practice, as it can help identify and diagnose inguinal hernias, which occur when abdominal contents protrude through the weakened area around this opening. Surgical repair of inguinal hernias often involves strengthening the annulus inguinalis subcutaneus to prevent future herniation.
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External abdominal ring, an opening in the aponeurosis of the obliquus externus just above the spine of the pubis, which transmits the spermatic cord in the male, the round ligament of the uterus in the female.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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