A 2 year old found to have a degenerative malformation of the external oblique aponeurosis during development. Which of the following structures on the anterior abdominal walls is likely defective?: (A) Superficial inguinal ring, (B) Deep inguinal ring, (C) Inguinal Ligament, (D) Sac of a direct inguinal hernia
Answer is A. Defect in external oblique aponeurosis - Superficial inguinal ring Defect in fascia transversalis - Deep inguinal ring