Deep inguinal ring is formed in:: (A) Transversus abdominis, (B) Transversalis fascia, (C) External oblique aponeurosis, (D) Internal oblique aponeurosis
Answer is B. Ans. B Transversalis fascia* Deep inguinal ring is an oval opening formed in transversalis fascia.# It lies about 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) above inguinal ligament midway between anterior superior iliac supine and symphysis pubis.# Medial to deep inguinal ring is inferior epigastric vessels.Extra Mile# Superficial inguinal ring: A triangular shaped opening in the aponeurosis of external oblique muscle and lies immediately above and medial to pubic tubercle.