Boundaries
It is defined by the following structures:
- Medial border: Lateral margin of the rectus sheath, also called linea semilunaris
- Superolateral border: Inferior epigastric vessels
- Inferior border: Inguinal ligament, sometimes referred to as Poupart's ligament
This can be remembered by the mnemonic RIP (as direct inguinal hernias rip directly through the abdominal wall).
Read more about this topic: Inguinal Triangle
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