deep (internal) inguinal ring

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Introduction

The opening in the transversalis fascia through which the ductus deferens & gonadal vessels (round ligament in the female) enter the inguinal canal.

Attachment

medially by the lateral umbilical fold (inferior epigastric vessels) & inferiorly by the iliopubic tract.

Course

midway between anterior superior iliac spine & pubic tubercle.

Pathology

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Additional terms

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
  2. Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, KL Moore & AF Dalley (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 1999.