Espiral Atlas
Anatomical regionLower limb

Saphenous hiatus

hiatus saphenus

An opening in the fascia lata, below the medial part of the inguinal ligament and about 4 cm inferolateral to the pubic tubercle. It usually measures 3.75 cm long by 2.5 cm wide, with its long axis vertical. The medial border is smooth.

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