Which term refers to a hernia near the navel?

Which term refers to a hernia near the navel?

• A. Inguinal hernia
• B. Hiatal hernia
• C. Incisional hernia
• D. Umbilical hernia

Answer: (D)

This question tests how hernias are named by where they occur. The navel marks the umbilicus, so a protrusion through that area is called an umbilical hernia. The other terms refer to different locations: an inguinal hernia appears in the groin where the spermatic cord or round ligament passes; a hiatal hernia involves part of the stomach moving up through the diaphragm into the chest; and an incisional hernia occurs at the site of a previous abdominal incision. So, the term that matches a hernia near the navel is umbilical hernia.