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gubernaculum testis

gubernaculum

The fetal ligament attached to the inferior end of the epididymis and testis and, at its other end, to the bottom of the scrotum; it is present during, and is thought to guide, the descent of the testis into the scrotum and then atrophies.

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Type Ligament
Structure parente gubernaculum (male or female)
Nom latin gubernaculum
FMA ID 20421

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gubernaculum testis?

The fetal ligament attached to the inferior end of the epididymis and testis and, at its other end, to the bottom of the scrotum; it is present during, and is thought to guide, the descent of the testis into the scrotum and then atrophies.

What is the Latin name for the gubernaculum testis?

The Latin name for the gubernaculum testis is gubernaculum.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:20421 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0008843 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — gubernaculum testis Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.