The
testes
A testicle or testis ( testes) is the gonad in all male bilaterians, including humans, and is homologous to the ovary in females. Its primary functions are the production of sperm and the secretion of androgens, primarily testosterone.
The ...
, at an early period of foetal life, are placed at the back part of the
abdominal cavity
The abdominal cavity is a large body cavity in humans and many other animals that contain Organ (anatomy), organs. It is a part of the abdominopelvic cavity. It is located below the thoracic cavity, and above the pelvic cavity. Its dome-shaped roo ...
, behind the peritoneum, and each is attached by a
peritoneal fold, the mesorchium, to the
mesonephros
The mesonephros () is one of three excretory system, excretory organs that develop in vertebrates. It serves as the main excretory organ of aquatic vertebrates and as a temporary kidney in reptiles, birds, and mammals. The mesonephros is included ...
.
See also
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mesentery
In human anatomy, the mesentery is an Organ (anatomy), organ that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, consisting of a double fold of the peritoneum. It helps (among other functions) in storing Adipose tissue, fat and allowi ...
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mesovarium
The mesovarium is the portion of the broad ligament of the uterus that suspends the ovaries. The ovary is not covered by the mesovarium; rather, it is covered by germinal epithelium.
At first, the mesonephros and genital ridge are suspended by ...
Mesorchium is the fibrous sheath which attaches vascular and avascular structures of spermatic cord together.
References
External links
* - "Inguinal Region, Scrotum and Testes: Coverings of the Testis"
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Animal developmental biology
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