Lateral inguinal fossa

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Lateral inguinal fossa
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Posterior view of the anterior abdominal wall in its lower half. The peritoneum is in place, and the various cords are shining through. (Lateral inguinal fossa labeled at center right.)
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Inguinal fossae
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Identifiers
Latin fossa inguinalis lateralis
TA98 A10.1.02.435
TA2 3797
FMA 21023
Anatomical terminology

The lateral inguinal fossa is a structure described in human anatomy. It is a shallow concave stretch of peritoneum on the deep surface of the anterior abdominal wall and is best seen from the greater peritoneal cavity, looking anteriorly (as, for example, during laparoscopy).

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Boundaries

It is a shallow depression on the inner aspect of the abdominal wall lateral to the lateral umbilical fold.

Clinical significance

It is a site of herniation for indirect inguinal hernia.

See also