| External spermatic fascia | | | | The scrotum. On the left side the cavity of the tunica vaginalis has been opened; on the right side only the layers superficial to the Cremaster have been removed. | | | | Transverse section through the left side of the scrotum and the left testis. The sac of the tunica vaginalis is represented in a distended condition. | | Latin | fascia spermatica externa | | Gray's | subject #258 1238 | | Dorlands/Elsevier | f_03/12355548 | The external spermatic fascia (intercrural or intercolumnar fascia) is a thin membrane, prolonged downward around the surface of the cord and testis. It is separated from the dartos tunic by loose areolar tissue. Image File history File links Gray1143. ...
In some male mammals, the scrotum is a bag of skin and muscle containing the testicles. ...
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The word cremaster can mean more than one thing: In humans, the cremaster muscle is a muscle that is part of genital anatomy. ...
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Human male anatomy The testicles, known medically as testes (singular testis), are the male generative glands in animals. ...
The dartos is a layer of smooth muscular fiber. ...
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| Male reproductive system | | Urethra (Prostatic, Intermediate, Spongy) | Prostatic utricle | Urethral crest | Prostatic sinus | Internal urethral orifice | External urethral orifice | Urethral gland Testes | Scrotum | Perineal raphe | Dartos | External spermatic fascia | Internal spermatic fascia, Tunica vaginalis | Appendix testis | Appendix of the epididymis | Mediastinum testis | Lobules of testis | Spermatic cord | Epididymis It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into sex organ. ...
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Human male anatomy The testicles, or testes (singular testis), are the male generative glands in animals. ...
In some male mammals, the scrotum is a bag of skin and muscle containing the testicles. ...
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The Appendix testis is a vestigial remnant of the Müllerian duct present on on the upper testis attached to the tunica vaginalis about 90% of the time. ...
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Male Anatomy The epididymis is part of the human male reproductive system and is present in all male mammals. ...
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Penis | Corpus cavernosum | Glans penis | Fundiform ligament | Suspensory ligament of the penis | Foreskin | Frenulum | Prostate | Bulbourethral glands The penis (plural penises, penes) is an external male sexual organ. ...
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