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ment is the crural ring, the other boundaries of which 

 are above, the deep crural arch ; behind, ilio-pectineal 

 line, origin of pectineus, and attachment of pubic por- 

 tion of fascia lata. On passing the finger into the crural 



FIG. 30. 



Crural sheath laid open. a. Middle cutaneous nerve, c. Placed to the inner 

 side of Gimbernat's ligament, d. Iliac portion of fascia lata. e. Pubic portion of 

 fascia lata. /. Margin of saphenous opening (turned back), k. Femoral sheath 

 opened by three incisions. 1. Saphena vein. (From WOOD, on Rupture.) 



ring, the inferior portion of Gimbernat's ligament can 

 be felt along the ilio-pectineal line, considerably behind 

 the ring. The crural ring is blocked in above by a thin 

 fascia derived from the subperitoneal, termed the septum 

 crurale, which transmits ducts of glands. The crural 

 canal is usually occupied by a lymphatic gland. 



In the employment of taxis for the reduction of a 



