inguinalen
Inguinalen, or the inguinal region, refers to the area of the lower anterior abdominal wall near the groin. It is the transition zone where the abdominal wall changes to form the inguinal canal, and it extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle. The region is clinically important because it contains the inguinal canal, through which structures pass between the abdomen and the external genitalia.
Anatomy and components: The inguinal canal is a short, oblique passage that runs from the deep (internal)
Clinical significance: The inguinal region is a common site of hernias. Indirect inguinal hernias pass through
Development: Embryologically, the processus vaginalis accompanies the descent of the testes; failure of closure can lead