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external spermatic fascia

Term ID
UBERON:0034690
Synonyms
  • intercolumnar fascia
  • intercrural fascia
  • Webster's fascia
Definition
A thin membrane, prolonged downward around the surface of the spermatic cord and testis. It is separated from the dartos tunic by loose areolar tissue. It is derived from the aponeurosis of the abdominal external oblique muscle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/External_spermatic_fascia
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