Which term describes a hernia located in the groin region?

Which term describes a hernia located in the groin region?

• A. Inguinal hernia
• B. Umbilical hernia
• C. Hiatal hernia
• D. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Answer: (A)

Hernias in the groin are called inguinal hernias. The groin, or inguinal region, is where the abdomen meets the thigh and where the inguinal canal runs; abdominal contents can protrude through this canal, producing an inguinal hernia. The other types occur in different locations: umbilical hernias occur at the navel, hiatal hernias pass through the diaphragmatic opening into the chest, and congenital diaphragmatic hernias arise from a defect in the diaphragm itself.