External spermatic fascia

Fascia spermatica externa

Definition

The external spermatic fascia (Intercrural Fascia ; intercolumnar fascia) is a thin membrane, continuation of the superficial fascia of the abdominal wall and the aponeurosis of the oblique externe muscle of the abdomen, and prolonged downward around the surface of the cord and testis. It is separated from the dartos tunic by loose areolar tissue.

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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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