The groin is simply understood to be the groove located at the junction of the abdomen and thighs, one on each side.
The groin is located bilaterally between the horizontal line of the anterior superior iliac spine and the outer edge of the rectus abdominis muscle and the inguinal ligament, there is one on the left and one on the right, and the length of the adult is about 10 cm, which is an important anatomical landmark, the
The groin is a triangular area on either side of the lower abdomen. Inside the area is the outer edge of the rectus abdominis muscle, the upper border is the horizontal line from the anterior superior iliac spine all the way to the outer edge of the rectus abdominis muscle, and the lower border of the area is the inguinal ligament.
In general, the inguinal region is relatively weak, due to the external abdominal oblique muscle is a thin layer of tendon membrane here, and also formed a fissure underneath it, when standing, the inguinal region bear abdominal pressure is three times as much as when lying down, so this area is more prone to the occurrence of inguinal hernia.
If an abnormal mass appears in the groin, it is recommended to seek medical attention.