Question
Surgery Question on Gastrointestinal Surgery
A patient presents with a swelling in the groin region and it is diagnosed as a direct inguinal hernia. Weakness in which of the following structures is most likely to cause this condition?
A
Pectineal ligament
B
Conjoint tendon
C
Reflected part of inguinal ligament
D
Lacunar ligament
Answer
Conjoint tendon
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B):Conjoint tendon