Describe the Inguinal or Hasselbach triangle ?
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Inguinal Triangle / Triangle of Hasselbach
- This triangle is situated deep to the posterior wall of the inguinal canal hence it is seen on the inner aspect of the lower part of anterior abdominal wall
- It is bounded inferiorly by the medial third of the inguinal ligament, medially by the lower lateral border of rectus abdominis and laterally by the inferior epigastric vessels.
- It is related to the posterior wall of inguinal canal
Boundaries of Inguinal Triangle in detail :
- Medial : Lower 5 cm of the lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle
- Lateral : Inferior epigastric Artery
- Inferior : Medial Half of the Inguinal ligament
- The floor of the triangle is covered by peritoneum, extra peritoneal tissue and fascia transversalis