Scrotal septum

The septum of scrotum[1] or scrotal septum[2] is an incomplete[2] vertical[3] wall[2] that divides the scrotum into two compartments[3][2] - each containing a single testis.[2] It consists of flexible connective tissue[3] and the dartos fascia.[2] It extends to the skin surface of the scrotum as the scrotal raphe.[3]

Septum of scrotum
Details
Identifiers
LatinSeptum scroti[1]
Anatomical terminology

Clinical significance


The scrotal septum is used in reconstructive surgery to restore tissue and or reproductive organs injured or severed by trauma.[4]

Schematic sections of scrotum

See also

Bibliography
Books
  • Van De Graaff, Kent M.; Fox, Stuart Ira (1989). Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Dubuque, Iowa: William C. Brown Publishers. ISBN 0697056759.
  • Elson, Lawrence; Kapit, Wynn (1977). The Anatomy Coloring. New York City: Harper & Row. ISBN 0064539148.
  • "Gross Anatomy Image". Medical Gross Anatomy Atlas Images. University of Michigan Medical School. 1997. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  • Berkow, MD, editor, Robert (1977). The Merck Manual of Medical Information; Home Edition. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck Research Laboratories. ISBN 0911910875. {{cite book}}: |last1= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

References
  1. "Anatonomina". www.terminologia-anatomica.org. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  2. "septum scroti". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  3. Mediastinum dictionary definition
  4. Male Sexual Dysfunction: Pathophysiology and Treatment, edited by Fouad R. Kandeel, ISBN 978-0824724399 ISBN 0824724399 Edition: 1st, 2007. New York. page 502
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