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Inguinal Ligament ASIS to Pubic Tubercle — FRCA Primary MCQ

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Regarding the inguinal ligament it extends between which two bony landmarks?

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Correct answer: EAnterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and pubic tubercle

The inguinal ligament (Poupart's ligament) is the thickened inferior border of the external oblique aponeurosis. It extends from the ASIS to the pubic tubercle. It forms the superior boundary of the femoral triangle. The femoral vessels and nerve pass beneath it. The midinguinal point (midpoint between ASIS and pubic symphysis) overlies the femoral artery.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum