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For differentiating Inguinal hernia and femoral hernia the landmark will be -

A
Pubic symphysis
B
Femoral aery
C
Inferior epigastric vessel
D
Pubic tubercle
High-Yield Explanation
Ans is 'd' ie Pubic tubercleThe landmark for differentiating b/w femoral hernia and inguinal hernia is the pubic tubercle.Inguinal hernia (Indirect) : The neck of the sac lies above and medial to the pubic tubercle.Femoral hernia : The neck of the sac lies below and lateral to the pubic tubercle.Inferior epigastric vessels is landmark for differentiating b/w direct & indirect inguinal hernias. - neck of the direct hernia lies medial to the inferior epigastirc vessels, where as the neck of the indirect hernia lies lateral to it.

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