testicular sheath

testis sheath

Bilayer sheath that covers both the insect male mature gonad and a portion of genital disc-derived structures. It is composed of an outer pigment cell layer, an inner muscle cell layer, and their respective basal laminae.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure organ component layer
Latin Name testis sheath

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the testicular sheath?
Bilayer sheath that covers both the insect male mature gonad and a portion of genital disc-derived structures. It is composed of an outer pigment cell layer, an inner muscle cell layer, and their respective basal laminae.
What is the Latin name for the testicular sheath?
The Latin name for the testicular sheath is testis sheath.

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