Inguinal canal, spermatic cord & femoral triangle
Product code: HP0410
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Single Side Left or right side of a region / system / organ.
The inguinal canal and femoral sheath are passageways through or posterior to (respectively) the inferior part of the anterior abdominal wall. The inguinal canal is complex to visualize: it conveys neurovasculature, lymphatics and the ductus deferens to/from the testicle in the male, and the round ligament of the uterus in the female. The femoral sheath and canal permit the passage of vasculature and lymphatics into the femoral triangle. A knowledge of this anatomy is essential for proficient clinical examination, and the diagnosis, and treatment of regional swellings/masses, and neurovascular access within the femoral triangle. This Silicone Plastinate reveals the position, structure and contents of the inguinal canal, femoral sheath, femoral canal, and femoral triangle. The unique presentation allows the position, orientation, relationship, and continuity between these regions to be rapidly visualised from multiple perspectives.
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Polymer injected arteries
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Stand mounted
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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
Key features include
- Inferior part of the male anterolateral abdominal wall and the proximal anterior thigh showing most borders of the femoral triangle (left or right side, fascial roof removed).
- Position, shape, and attachments of the inguinal ligament.
- Position and borders of the retro-inguinal space.
- Layered structure of the anterolateral abdominal wall, including the varying orientation of muscle fascicles (by layer) and the transition from muscle to aponeurosis.
- Rectus sheath (opened posteriorly) containing rectus abdominis and the inferior epigastric artery and vein.
- Linea semilunaris, arcuate line, and the location for Spigelian hernia formation.
- Position and structure of the superficial and deep inguinal rings.
- Anterior wall of inguinal canal opened and reflected to reveal the structures forming the borders of the canal, the ilioinguinal nerve, and the position and contents of the spermatic cord.
- Borders of the inguinal (Hesselbach) triangle, and its relationship to the superficial inguinal ring.
- Origin and position of the deep circumflex iliac artery.
- Testicular artery, pampiniform plexus and ductus deferens passing through the inguinal canal to the testicle.
- Testicle and the head of the epididymis.
- Muscles of the proximal femoral triangle, including sartorius, adductor longus, pectineus and iliopsoas.
- Femoral artery and its branches, including the origin of the deep femoral artery.
- Femoral vein and its tributaries, including its junction with the great saphenous vein.
- Anterior parts of bony pelvis, including parts of the Iliopubic ramus, acetabulum, anterior superior iliac spine, pubic bone, and pubic tubercle.
- Location and course of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Possible variants or pathology (not guaranteed)
- Dilated inguinal canal and/or inguinal rings due to previous hernia.
- Variable separation of layers of spermatic cord.
- Morphology and position of muscles.
- Age-related changes to muscles.
Available customisations
- Retain part of the femoral sheath to show the relative position of the femoral vessels and femoral nerve.
- Cut concentric square windows to reveal three layers of abdominal wall muscles.
- Retain a strip of parietal peritoneum and extraperitoneal fascia.
- Retain a strip of the membranous (Scarpa) and fatty (Camper) layers of abdominal subcutaneous tissue, and show as separate layers.
- Please contact us to discuss bespoke customisations.
