Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Ramus genitalis nervi genitofemoralis
- Related terms: Genital branch; Genitofemoral nerve: Genital branch; Genital branch (Genitofemoral nerve)
Definition
The external spermatic nerve (n. spermaticus externus; genital branch of genitofemoral) passes outward on the Psoas major, and pierces the fascia transversalis, or passes through the abdominal inguinal ring; it then descends behind the spermatic cord to the scrotum, supplies the Cremaster, and gives a few filaments to the skin of the scrotum. In the female, it accompanies the round ligament of the uterus, and is lost upon it.
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