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Left and right inguinal regions shown in lower part of diagram. In human anatomy, the groin, also known as the inguinal region or iliac region, [1] is the junctional area between the torso and the thigh. [2] The groin is at the front of the body on either side of the pubic tubercle, where the lower part of the abdominal wall meets the thigh.
The superficial inguinal ring (subcutaneous inguinal ring or external inguinal ring) is an anatomical structure in the anterior wall of the mammalian 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 ...
the abdominal region encompassing the stomach area; the umbilical region is located around the navel; the coxal region encompassing the lateral (side) of hips; the pubic region encompassing the area above the genitals. The pelvis and legs contain, from superior to inferior, the inguinal or groin region between the thigh and the abdomen,
When the "left" or "right" adjective is used (e.g. "right iliac fossa"), the iliac fossa usually means one of the inguinal regions of the nine regions of the abdomen. Additional images [ edit ]
The presence of swollen inguinal lymph nodes is an important clinical sign because lymphadenopathy (swelling) may indicate an infection, or spread as a metastasis from cancers, such as anal cancer and vulvar cancer. Inguinal lymph nodes may normally be up to 2 cm. [1] The cut-off value for normal sized inguinal nodes is up to 10 mm. [6]
An inguinal hernia or groin hernia is a hernia (protrusion) of abdominal cavity contents through the inguinal canal. Symptoms, which may include pain or discomfort especially with or following coughing, exercise, or bowel movements, are absent in about a third of patients. Symptoms often get worse throughout the day and improve when lying down.
Inguinal ring, the two openings of the inguinal canal Deep inguinal ring, the entrance to the inguinal canal; Superficial inguinal ring, a triangular opening that forms the exit of the inguinal canal; Inguinal triangle, a region of the abdominal wall, also known by the eponym Hesselbach's triangle; Lateral inguinal fossa, a shallow concave ...
Some sources consider this region part of the pelvic cavity, [citation needed] while others reframe the classification by calling the combination the abdominopelvic cavity. The greater pelvis supports the intestines (specifically, the ileum and sigmoid colon ), and transmits part of their weight to the anterior wall of the abdomen .