This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hernia, Subject name: Surgery
True statement regarding direct hernia 
Select and explain. 
A. MC inguinal hernia in women is direct, B. Direct hernia is medial to Inferior epigastric artery, C. Repair of the transversalis fascia and the internal ring, D. Descends downwards and inwards towards scrotum
B: Direct hernia is medial to Inferior epigastric artery
Answer: B: Direct hernia is medial to Inferior epigastric artery 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Direct Hernia is medial to Inferior epigastric artery* During surgery- hernia arising medial to Inferior epigastric artery is Direct hernia, arising laterally is Indirect hernia* MC inguinal hernia in females = Indirect (Direct hernia never occurs in females)* It bulges as hemispherical swelling (Indirect hernia descends in a pyriform shape into scrotum)* Repair of Fascia transversalis and deep ring done for Indirect Hernia.