The relationship between anthropometric parameters and measurements of the human inguinal region

Several reports suggest a definite relationship between inguinal hernia and pelvic measurements. In order to assess this opinion, measurements of the inguinal region, in particular of the inguinal triangle (Hesselbach) were statistically compared with 14 different anthropometric parameters in 73 whi...

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Published in:Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) 1987-01, Vol.9 (4), p.281-285
Main Authors: de Carvalho, C A, de Souza, R R, Fernandes, P M, Waksman, H, Fernandes, V C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Muscles - anatomy & histology
Adult
Anthropometry
Cadaver
Humans
Inguinal Canal - anatomy & histology
Male
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Summary:Several reports suggest a definite relationship between inguinal hernia and pelvic measurements. In order to assess this opinion, measurements of the inguinal region, in particular of the inguinal triangle (Hesselbach) were statistically compared with 14 different anthropometric parameters in 73 white human male corpses. The correlation tests between the inguinal and anthropometric parameters showed very low r values, generally being null to three decimal places. The importance and possible etiologic role of these findings are discussed.
ISSN:0930-1038
1279-8517
DOI:10.1007/BF02105297