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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Male external genitalia and perineum

Testis and epididymis, close-up anterior view

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Male external genitalia and perineum
Testis and epididymis, close-up anterior view
The right half of the scrotal sac has been opened and the testis and spermatic cord have been elevated. The layers of the spermatic cord have been incised and reflected to reveal the testis and epididymis.
1 . Fascia of scrotal wall
2 . External spermatic fascia
3 . Adductor longus muscle
4 . Connective tissue surrounding ductus deferens, vessels and nerves of testis
5 . Obturator externus muscle
6 . Upper pointer: Sinus of epididymidis Lower pointer: Body of epididymis
7 . Tunica vaginalis testis (lamina parietalis)
8 . Deep (Buck's) fascia of penis (covering body of penis)
9 . Superficial penile fascia
10 . Bulbospongiosus muscle
11 . Glans penis
12 . Appendix testis (elevated)
13 . Upper pointer: Head of epididymis Lower pointer: Superior ligament of the epididymidis
14 . Anterior margin of testis
15 . Lateral surface of testis (covered by visceral layer of tunica vaginalis testis)
16 . Inferior extremity of testis