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The inguinal ligament (/ ˈ ɪ ŋ ɡ w ɪ n ə l / [1] [2]), 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.
The pectineal ligament, sometimes known as the inguinal ligament of Cooper, is an extension of the lacunar ligament. It runs on the pectineal line of the pubic bone . The pectineal ligament is the posterior border of the femoral ring .
François Poupart (1661–1709) French physician, anatomist and entomologist. [1] He described Poupart's ligament, which had been discovered by Gabriele Falloppio. [2] In 1789, botanists published Poupartia a genus of plants from Islands in the Indian Ocean in family Anacardiaceae. It was named in Poupart's honour. [3] [4]
Tendons and ligaments play an active role in maintain joint stability and controls the limits of joint movements, once injured tendons and ligaments detrimentally impact motor functions. [ 2 ] [ 8 ] Continuous exercise or movement of a musculoskeletal injury can result in chronic inflammation with progression to permanent damage or disability.
Pelvic type 2:The ligaments alone do not support the joint sufficiently. A coordinated use of muscles around the joint will compensate for ligament weakness. In case the muscles around the joint do not function, the patient will experience pain and weakness when performing everyday activities.
The hernial sac transverses the lacunar ligament or the pectineal ligament of Cooper (D). 'Callisen's or Cloquet's hernia' The hernial sac descends deep to the femoral vessels through the pectineal fascia (F). 'Béclard's hernia' The hernial sac emerges through the saphenous opening carrying the cribriform fascia with it. 'De Garengeot's hernia'
Poupart's ligament, another name for the inguinal ligament in anatomy; Henri-Pierre Poupart or Henri-Pierre Poupard, renamed himself Henri Sauguet, (1901-1989), French composer; Henri Poupart-Lafarge (born 1969), French business executive; Jean Frédéric André Poupart de Neuflize (1850 – 1928), French banker and equestrian
The most common causes of RLP are as follows: RLP may be caused by a spasm or cramp when the ligament contracts involuntarily. The ligament pulls on nerve fibers and sensitive structures of the female reproductive system. Since the uterus tends to be oriented towards the right side of the body, the pain is also often felt on the right side.