Term Name:
scrotum
Synonyms:
Definition:
the external sac of skin that encloses the testes. It is an extension of the abdomen, and in placentals is located between the penis and anus.
Ontology:
Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001300]
Relationships
develops from:
male genital swelling
is part of:
external male genitalia
has parts:
dartos muscle of scrotum
internal spermatic fascia
raphe of scrotum
sac of scrotum
scrotal sweat gland
scrotum skin
septum of scrotum
is a type of:
external soft tissue zone
mesoderm-derived structure
reproductive structure