Inguinal ligament

The inguinal ligament (/ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/), 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 develop.

Inguinal ligament
Inguinal ligament is labeled at bottom right.
Structures passing behind the inguinal ligament. Anterolateral view of the right side of the pelvis.
Details
Fromanterior superior iliac spine
Topubic tubercle
Identifiers
Latinligamentum inguinale
TA98A04.5.01.009
TA22365
FMA19855
Anatomical terminology
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