page_title: Inguinal ligament
hierarchical_section_title: Inguinal ligament
context_page_description: The inguinal ligament, also known as Poupart's ligament or groin ligament, is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. It forms the base of the inguinal canal through which an indirect inguinal hernia may develop.
context_section_description: The inguinal ligament (/ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/), also known as Poupart's ligament or groin ligament, is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine.  It forms the base of the inguinal canal through which an indirect inguinal hernia may develop.
caption: Structures passing behind the inguinal ligament. Frontolateral view of the right side of the pelvis.
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