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scrotum

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.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure reproductive structure
FMA ID 18252

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scrotum?

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:18252 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001300 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q174471 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — scrotum Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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