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MBBS QUESTION #10185
Question 1
A patient presents with a soft, reducible swelling below and lateral to the pubic tubercle, most consistent with a femoral hernia. This swelling protrudes through:
  • The inguinal canal, above and medial to the pubic tubercle
  • The femoral ring/canal, medial to the femoral vein✔️
  • The obturator foramen
  • The superficial inguinal ring only
Correct Answer Explanation
A femoral hernia passes through the femoral ring, medial to the femoral vein within the femoral canal, presenting below and lateral to the pubic tubercle — distinguishing it clinically from an inguinal hernia, which emerges above and medial to the tubercle.