The superficial inguinal ring (subcutaneous inguinal ring or external inguinal ring) is an anatomical structure in the anterior wall of the human abdomen. It is a triangular opening that forms the exit of the inguinal canal, which houses the ilioinguinal nerve, the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve, and the spermatic cord (in men) or the r...
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The slit-like opening in the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle of the abdominal wall through which the spermatic cord (round ligament in the female) and inguinal hernias emerge from the inguinal canal. ... See: aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle. ... Synonym: annulus inguinalis superficialis, external inguinal ring, subcutane...
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an opening in the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle for the spermatic cord or the round ligament. Called also external inguinal ring.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. the slitlike opening in the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle of the abdominal wall through which the spermatic cord (round ligament in the female) and inguinal hernias emerge from the inguinal canal. Synonyms: anulus inguinalis superficialis, external inguinal ring, subcutaneous ring &n...
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