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gubernaculum testis
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The fetal ligament attached to the inferior end of the epididymis and testis and, at its other end, to the bottom of the scrotum; it is present during, and is thought to guide, the descent of the testis into the scrotum and then atrophies. [ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BTO_0002813 ]
Term info
Label
gubernaculum testis
Synonyms
- male gubernaculum
development notes
The upper part of the gubernaculum degenerates; The lower part persists as the gubernaculum testis ('scrotal ligament'). This ligament secures the testis to the most inferior portion of the scrotum, tethering it in place and limiting the degree to which the testis can move within the scrotum[WP]
has broad synonym
gubernaculum
has obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
Hunter's gubernaculum
id
UBERON:0008843
Term relations
Subclass of:
- gubernaculum (male or female)
- attaches_to some testis
- attaches_to some scrotum
- attaches_to some epididymis
- part of some male reproductive system