Define the inguinal canal. The canal is surrounded by substantial structures such as bone, ligament, several layers of aponeurosis, and the conjoint tendon. In addition, the pelvic bone protects and posterior damage and the fatty Camper's layer in the anterior protects the anterior portion. Discuss the composition of the superficial inguinal ring. It sends on a continuation of fascia which becomes the superficial spermatic fascia.
Contraction elevates the testis for ejaculation.
Branches of the ilioinguinal and genitofemoral nn which supply the skin over the anterior scrotum and root of the penis. It forms the posterior medial wall of the inguinal canal. Oval defect in the transversalis fascia, the junction of the internal spermatic fascia. It is midinguinal and 1 cm above the inguinal ligament. According to the notes, it is the layer in between the parietal and visceral layers of hte tunica vaginalis in the scrotum, surrounding the testes.