Superficial inguinal ring in the female transmits:: (A) Broad ligament of uterus, (B) Round ligament of the uterus, (C) Cardinal ligament, (D) None of the above
Answer is B. The superficial inguinal ring is a triangular apeure in the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle and is situated above and medial to the pubic tubercle. In the female, the superficial inguinal ring is smaller and difficult to palpate; it transmits the round ligament of the uterus.