Ryan has an indirect hernia that is characterized by a small neck,thin walls,and close attachment to the cord structures.Marc has a hernia with a short,wide neck,and a thick-walled sac.Based on this description,Ryan has a(n)____________ hernia and Marc has a(n)__________ hernia.

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Indirect hernias may be either congenital,representing a persistence of the processus vaginalis,or acquired.In a congenital hernia,the hernia sac has a small neck,is thin-walled,and is closely bound to the cord structures.In an acquired indirect hernia,the neck is wide and the sac is both short and thick-walled.When both direct and indirect hernias are present,the defect is called a pantaloon hernia after the French word for pants,which this situation suggests.

Ryan Has an Indirect Hernia That Is Characterized by a Small