External spermatic fascia
The scrotum. On the left side the cavity of the tunica vaginalis has been opened; on the right side only the layers superficial to the Cremaster have been removed.
Transverse section through the left side of the scrotum and the left testis. The sac of the tunica vaginalis is represented in a distended condition.
Latin	fascia spermatica externa
Gray's	subject #258 1238

The external spermatic fascia (intercrural or intercolumnar fascia) is a thin membrane, prolonged downward around the surface of the cord and testis. It is separated from the dartos tunic by loose areolar tissue.

It is derived from the aponeurosis of the abdominal external oblique muscle.

[edit] External links

• SUNY Figs 36:01-12 - "The inguinal canal and derivation of the layers of the spermatic cord."
• SUNY Anatomy Image 7601
• inguinalregion at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (spermaticcord)

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