Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the inguinal ligament?

A) It is composed of the aponeurotic fibers of the external oblique muscle.
B) It extends primarily between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic tubercle.
C) It is often perforated by a direct inguinal hernia.
D) It has fibers that cross the midline to help form the reflected inguinal ligament.
E) It is paralleled deeply by the iliopubic tract, which is composed of transversalis fascia.


Ans: C

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