A Rare Hernia Occurring Between the Transverse Abdominis and Rectus

question 10

Multiple Choice

A rare hernia occurring between the transverse abdominis and rectus muscles is a(n) __________.

• A) umbilical hernia
• B) direct inguinal hernia
• C) Spigelian hernia
• D) femoral hernia

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