See Also: annulus inguinalis superficialis(medicine)
annulus inguinalis profundus(medicine)
crus mediale annuli inguinalis superficialis(medicine)
crus laterale anuli inguinalis superficialis(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
falx inguinalis(medicine)
tinea inguinalis(medicine)
regio inguinalis(medicine)
arcus inguinalis(medicine)
plexus inguinalis(medicine)

annulus inguinalis superficialis (medicine)


annulus inguinalis superficialis -->
superficial inguinal ring


The slit-like opening in the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle of the abdominal wall through which the spermatic cord (round ligament in the female) and inguinal hernias emerge from the inguinal canal.

See: aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle.

Synonym: annulus inguinalis superficialis, external inguinal ring, subcutaneous ring.