Superficial inguinal ring

In the aponeurosis of the external oblique, immediately above the crest of the pubis, is a triangular opening, the subcutaneous inguinal ring (superficial inguinal ring, external inguinal ring), formed by a separation of the fibers of the aponeurosis in this situation.

The subcutaneous inguinal ring is situated 1 centimeter above and lateral to the pubic tubercle. It has medial and lateral crura.

It is at the layer of the aponeurosis of the Obliquus externus abdominis.

Clinical significance
The superficial ring is dilated in a condition called athletic pubalgia.