The relationship between anthropometric parameters and measurements of the human inguinal region.

Several reports suggest a definite relationship between inguinal hernia and pelvic measurements. In order to assess this opinion, measurements of the inguinal region, in particular of the inguinal triangle (Hesselbach) were statistically compared with 14 different anthropometric parameters in 73 white human male corpses. The correlation tests between the inguinal and anthropometric parameters showed very low r values, generally being null to three decimal places. The importance and possible etiologic role of these findings are discussed.