Publication Title
Cureus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-26-2018
Keywords
anatomy; conjoint area; conjoint tendon; falx inguinalis; friedrich henle; henle’s ligament; inguinal
Abstract
Henle's ligament was first described by German physician and anatomist, Friedrich Henle, in 1871. This review article will cover Henle's original description of the ligament, historical changes in terminology, embryological studies of the ligament, and the clinical significance of Henle's ligament. This article has a particular focus on the variation in the terminology of this structure and the implications of this.
Area of Special Interest
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Area of Special Interest
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Specialty/Research Institute
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
