inguinal ligament

fallopian ligament

A band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. Its anatomy is very important for operating on hernia patients. It forms the base of the inguinal canal through which an indirect inguinal hernia may develop. The inguinal ligament runs from the anterior superior iliac spine of the ilium to the pubic tubercle of the pubic bone. It is formed by the external abdominal oblique aponeurosis and is continuous with the fascia lata of the thigh.

Type Bone
Parent Structure ligament
Latin Name fallopian ligament
FMA ID 19855

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the inguinal ligament?
A band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. Its anatomy is very important for operating on hernia patients. It forms the base of the inguinal canal through which an indirect inguinal hernia may develop. The inguinal ligament runs from the anterior superior iliac spin
What is the Latin name for the inguinal ligament?
The Latin name for the inguinal ligament is fallopian ligament.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.