Inguinal Canal
Ask patient to turn head away and cough — look for expansile impulse in inguinal canals
What our notes say
- Ask patient to turn head away and cough — look for expansile impulse in inguinal canals (CNS & Abdominal Exam: Clinical Techniques, History & Neurology)
- If none visible, place both hands over both inguinal canals and ask for loud cough — feel for impulse (CNS & Abdominal Exam: Clinical Techniques, History & Neurology)
Study material on Inguinal Canal
Practice questions on Inguinal Canal
**Which of the following forms the posterior wall of the inguinal canal?**
- conjoint tendon
- internal oblique muscle
- transversus abdominus muscle
- lacunar ligament
- external oblique muscle
Answer: A. ** The posterior wall is formed by the conjoint tendon medially and transversalis fascia laterally. --- ---
Which structure does NOT enter the inguinal canal through the deep inguinal ring? ---
- Testicular artery
- Vas deferens
- Ilioinguinal nerve
- Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Answer: C.
Which of the following forms the posterior wall of the inguinal canal? ---
- Conjoint tendon
- Internal oblique muscle
- Transversus abdominis muscle
- Lacunar ligament
Answer: A.