inguinal falx

inguinal falx

[TA]

common tendon of insertion of the transversus and internal oblique muscles into the crest and tubercle of the pubis and iliopectineal line; it is frequently largely muscular rather than aponeurotic and may be poorly developed; forms posterior wall of medial inguinal canal.

Synonym(s): falx inguinalis [TA], conjoint tendon ☆ , tendo conjunctivus ☆ , conjoined tendon, falx aponeurotica, inguinal aponeurotic fold

inguinal falx

the inferior terminal portion of the common aponeurosis of the internal abdominal oblique and the transverse abdominis. It is inserted into the crest of the pubis, just below the superficial inguinal ring, and strengthens that part of the anterior abdominal wall. The width and the strength of the inguinal falx vary. Also called conjoined tendon, falx inguinalis.

in·gui·nal falx

(ing'gwi-năl fawlks) [TA]

Common tendon of insertion of the transversus and internal oblique muscles into the crest and tubercle of the pubis and iliopectineal line; it is frequently largely muscular rather than aponeurotic and may be poorly developed; forms posterior wall of medial inguinal canal.
Synonym(s): falx inguinalis [TA] , Henle ligament.