Inguinal canal borders

  • Anterior wall: aponeurosis of external oblique + internal oblique
  • Posterior wall: transversalis fascia, conjoint tendon, deep inguinal ring
  • Roof: transversalis fascia, internal oblique, transversus abdominis
  • Floor: inguinal + lacunar ligaments

the entrance

i.e. the deep inguinal ring
landmark: midway between pubic tubercle and ASIS

the exit

1cm above and medial to pubic tubercle