THE INGUINAL REGION. 



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the internal oblique and transversalis ; and below, Pou- 

 part's ligament and the fascia transversalis. 



FIG. 27. 



Dissection of the inguinal canal, a. External oblique (turned down), b, b. 

 Internal qblique. c. Transversalis. d. Conjoined tendon, e. Rectus abdomi- 

 nis, with sheath opened. /. Fascia transversalis. g. Triangular fascia, h. Cre- 

 master. i. Infundibular fascia. (From WOOD, on Rupture.) 



Oblique or external inguinal hernia follows the course 

 of the spermatic cord or round ligament, passing through 

 both rings. 



The coverings of an oblique inguinal hernia are the 



