10 Questions
Which layer of the scrotal wall contains the dartos muscle?
Subcutaneous tissue
From which muscle is the external spermatic fascia derived?
External oblique muscle
What is the function of the dartos muscle in the scrotum?
Regulates temperature of the testes
Which structure is contained within the scrotum?
Epididymis
What is the origin of the spermatic fasciae in the scrotal wall?
Derived from structures of the abdominal wall dragged down by the descent of the testis
Is the scrotum an outpouching of the lower part of the posterior abdominal wall?
False
The scrotal wall has only two layers.
False
The dartos muscle is present in the subcutaneous tissue of the scrotal wall.
True
The external spermatic fascia is derived from the aponeurosis of the internal oblique muscle.
False
The scrotum contains the testes and the epididymides.
True
Study Notes
Scrotal Wall Layers
- The dartos muscle is present in the subcutaneous tissue of the scrotal wall.
Spermatic Fasciae Origin
- The external spermatic fascia is derived from the aponeurosis of the internal oblique muscle.
Scrotum Composition
- The scrotum contains the testes and the epididymides.
Scrotum Development
- The scrotum is an outpouching of the lower part of the posterior abdominal wall.
Scrotal Wall Structure
- The scrotal wall has multiple layers, not just two.
Dartos Muscle Function
- The dartos muscle helps to regulate the temperature of the testes in the scrotum.
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the male reproductive system including the scrotum, testis, epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and seminal vesicle. Also, learn about the structure, blood supply, and nerve supply of the penis.
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