An advanced look at the inguinal canal
In this screen-cast James describes the complex arrangement of the inguinal canal.
He outlines the four walls of the inguinal canal, including its roof, floor, anterior and posterior walls. He also outlines the important union of the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles to form the conjoint tendon posterior to the superficial inguinal ring.
Having viewed this screen-cast you should be able to:
- Define the boundaries of the inguinal canal
- Explain the formation of the conjoint tendon
- Describe the position and relations of the deep and superficial inguinal rings