INGUINAL HERNIA. 



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tendon of the transversalis and internal oblique ; this 

 tendon fortifies the external ring. When the external 

 oblique is removed the internal oblique, separated by fine 

 connective tissue, is brought into view. From its lower 

 border a number of loops of muscular fibres the cre- 



FIG. 198. DISSECTION FOR INGUINAL HERNIA. 



A, external oblique ; B B, internal oblique ; C, transversalis : D, conjoined tendon ; 

 E, rectus abdominis with sheath opened : F, fascia transversalis ; H, cremaster ; I, infun- 

 dibular fascia. 



master muscle descend upon the spermatic cord, and 

 between the loops a delicate connective tissue (cremaster 

 fascia) holds them in their relative positions. Beneath 

 the internal oblique is the transversalis ; its tendon unites 

 with the internal oblique and forms the conjoined tendon, 

 which is broadly inserted upon the pubes behind the 



