inguinal canal
Anatomical term for the passage in the lower abdominal wall through which structures pass to the external genitalia.
The inguinal canal transmits the spermatic cord in males and the round ligament of the uterus in females.
Standard kanji spelling for the inguinal canal.
Variant kanji spelling; 蹊 is less common but still used in medical contexts.
From 鼠径 (そけい, 'groin') + 管 (かん, 'canal'). The exact derivation of 鼠径 is uncertain, but it is a Sino-Japanese anatomical term.