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Grynfeltt's triangle

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Grynfeltt's triangle is bounded:

  • above by the twelfth rib
  • medially by the sacrospinalis muscle
  • laterally by the posterior border of the internal oblique

Grynfeltt's triangle is a common site for dorsal herniae.

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