skin of gonad

A zone of skin part of some gonad.

種類 Organ
器官系 Reproductive
親構造 zone of skin

よくある質問

What is the skin of gonad?
The skin of gonad refers to the outer epithelial layer or tunica albuginea that covers the testis or ovary, consisting of dense fibrous connective tissue.
Where is the skin of gonad located?
It encloses the gonad directly, forming the visceral peritoneal covering of the testis (in scrotum) or ovary (in pelvis).
What is the function of the skin of gonad?
The tunica albuginea provides structural support and protection for the gonad while allowing passage of blood vessels and nerves.
What is the skin of gonad connected to?
It is continuous with the visceral peritoneum and is supplied by branches of the testicular or ovarian vasculature and plexus of nerves.
Why is the skin of gonad clinically important?
Inflammation or injury to this tissue can impair gonadal function; tunica albuginea tension is relevant in testicular torsion complications.

関連構造

prepuce preputial space preputial cavity preputial gland clitoral/preputial gland reproductive gland genitalia gland reproductive organ genital organ reproductive system mucosa genital mucosa reproductive structure reproductive system element glans

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