scrotum
Sign in to saveIn most terrestrial mammals, the scrotum (: scrotums or scrota; possibly from Latin scortum, meaning "hide" or "skin") or scrotal sac is a part of the external male genitalia located at the base of the penis. It consists of a sac of skin containing the external spermatic fascia, testicles, epididymides, and vasa deferentia. The scrotum will usually tighten when exposed to cold temperatures.
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The scrotum is a sac of skin that forms part of the external male genitalia in most terrestrial mammals, located at the base of the penis and containing the testicles and related reproductive structures. It plays an important role in reproduction and responds to temperature changes by tightening in cold conditions.
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Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Scrotum
- Anatomy.Latin
- scrotum
- Anatomy.Image
- File:Scrotum - Hodensack.JPG
- Anatomy.Caption
- A human's scrotum in a relaxed state (left) and a tense state (right)
- Anatomy.Precursor
- Labioscrotal swellings
- Anatomy.System
- Reproductive system
- Anatomy.Artery
- Anterior scrotal artery, posterior scrotal artery, deep external pudendal artery, superficial external pudendal artery, internal pudendal artery
- Anatomy.Vein
- Posterior scrotal veins, internal pudendal veins
- Anatomy.Nerve
- Posterior scrotal nerves, anterior scrotal nerves, genital branch of genitofemoral nerve, perineal branches of posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, pudendal nerve, perineal nerve
- Anatomy.Lymph
- Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
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18 sectionsContents
- Structure
- Nerve supply
- Blood supply
- Skin and glands
- Lymphatic system
- Asymmetry
- Internal structure
- Development
- Scrotal growth and puberty
- Function
- Society and culture
- Other animals
- Clinical significance
- Diseases and conditions
- See also
- Bibliography
- References
- External links
In most terrestrial mammals, the scrotum (: scrotums or scrota; possibly from Latin scortum, meaning "hide" or "skin") or scrotal sac is a part of the external male genitalia located at the base of the penis. It consists of a sac of skin containing the external spermatic fascia, testicles, epididymides, and vasa deferentia. The scrotum will usually tighten when exposed to cold temperatures.
The scrotum is homologous to the labia majora in females.