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transversalis

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transversalis /trans·ver·sa·lis/ (trans″ver-sa´lis) [L.] transverse.
transverse [trans-vers´]
extending from side to side; situated at right angles to the long axis.

transversalis
[L.] transverse.

transversalis fascia
the fascia between the peritoneum and the abdominal muscles.


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Each suture is passed first through the inguinal ligament, transversalis fascia, and then the external oblique.
Aetiology and pathophysiology Evolution The absence of the posterior rectus sheath below the arcuate line and a weak fascia transversalis resisting intra-abdominal pressure predisposes to the development of hernias.
The mechanism may be stretching and tearing of the transversalis fascia and conjoint tendon implicating a reduction in internal hip rotation and a weakening of the posterior inguinal wall.
 
 
 
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