scrotum /scro·tum/ (skro´tum) the pouch containing the testes and their accessory organs.
Scrotum
scrotum
Patient discussion about Nutsac.
lymph scrotum elephantiasis scroti.
scro·tum (skr  t m)n. pl. scro·tums or scro·ta (-t ) The musculocutaneous sac that encloses the testes and is formed of skin, a network of nonstriated muscular fibers, cremasteric fascia, the cremaster muscle, and the serous coverings of the testes and epididymides. scro tal (skrtl) adj. |
Scrotum
The external pouch containing the male reproductive glands (testes) and part of the spermatic cord.
Mentioned in: Jock Itch, Penile Prostheses, Scrotal Nuclear Medicine Scan, Testicular Self-Examination, Testicular Torsion, Vasectomy
scrotum
[skrō′təm]
the pouch of skin containing the testes and parts of the spermatic cords. It is divided on the surface into two lateral parts by a ridge that continues ventrally to the undersurface of the penis and dorsally along the middle line of the perineum to the anus. In young, robust individuals the scrotum is short and corrugated and closely wraps the testes. In older people and debilitated individuals and in warm environments the scrotum becomes elongated and flaccid. The two layers of the scrotum are the skin and the dartos tunic. The skin is brownish and very thin, is usually wrinkled, and has thinly scattered kinky hairs. The dartos tunic is composed of a thin layer of unstriated muscular fibers around the base of the scrotum. The tunic projects an internal septum that divides the pouch into two cavities for the testes, extending between the scrotal ridge and the root of the penis. The scrotum is highly vascular and contains no fat. See also testis. scrotal, adj.
scrotum
the pouch that contains the testes and their accessory organs. It is composed of skin, the dartos, fascia and the parietal layer of tunica vaginalis.
Patient discussion about Nutsac.
Q. Do they make any specal kind of a supporter for older men that have very low hanging scrotums?
A. look for jock straps,or whitey,tighties,
Q. what is hydrocele-encysted when refering to the scrotum uroligist checked off 603.0 hydrocele-encysted tring to find out meaning
A. Hydrocele is dilation and edema of the scrotum. It may result from obstruction of the lymph vessels, small ducts that drain the fluids from the body organs. Such obstruction may be due to infections and other causes.
You may read more here:
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hydrocele/DS00617
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