Identify the rectus sheath on the right side of the cadaver.

1. Identify the inferior epigastric artery and vein.
2. Identify the posterior aspect of the rectus sheath, arcuate line and transversalis fascia. (G 4.8B;N 251;Gl 13.10D) Carefully retract the spermatic cord (laterally). The deep inguinal ring is directly lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels adjacent to the origin of the spermatic cord from the anterior abdominal wall. (G 4.13;N 256;Gl 13.18) In female cadavers, trace the round ligament of the uterus from the deep ring to the superficial ring.