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Anatomy Abdomen and pelvis 2a1d0229

Conjoint tendon is formed by

A
External oblique, internal oblique
B
External oblique, transversus abdominis
C
Internal oblique, transversus abdominis
D
Rectus abdomnis, transversus abdominis
High-Yield Explanation
CONJOINT TENDON:- Falx inguinalisFormation: fusion of lowest aponeurotic fibres of internal oblique and of the transversus muscle. Medially : continuous with the anterior wall of rectus sheath.Laterally: free It may be continuous with an inconstant ligamentous band, interfoveolar ligament,which connects lower border of transversus abdominis to the superior ramus of pubis. Conjoint tendon strengthens the anterior abdominal wall at site where it is weakened by the superficial inguinal ring. <img src=" /> {Reference: BDC 6E}

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