The subinguinal hiatus is an opening formed between the hip bone and the inguinal ligament that functions as a passage from the abdomen and pelvis into the thigh.

The subinguinal hiatus

Borders

  • Superior (roof) — Inguinal ligament
  • Inferior (floor) — The iliac bone below the ASIS, the superior pubic ramus and pectineus muscle

Divisions

The subinguinal

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