Structure
The inguinal falx consists of fibers from the inferior portion of the internal oblique muscle and the transversalis abdominis aponeurosis as they attach to the pubic bone. Fibers fuse with the anterior aspect of the rectus sheath medially, while laterally fibers fuse with the interfoveolar ligament.
Related parts of the anatomy
Anatomical Relations
The inguinal falx helps form the posterior wall of the medial portion of the inguinal canal, in the region of the superficial inguinal ring. It attaches to the pubic crest and often runs along a portion of the pectineal line.
Function
It provides strength to the medial aspect of the posterior inguinal canal wall.
