Term info
database cross reference
- SCTID:279582001
- FMA:27647
UBPROP 0000009
The tunica dartos acts to regulate the temperature of the testicles, which promotes spermatogenesis. It does this by expanding or contracting to wrinkle the scrotal skin. The wrinkled (rugose) appearance of the scrotum is due to this layer of fascia
UBPROP 0000012
the FMA class appears to belong here due to its synonyms.
has related synonym
dartos tunic
has obo namespace
uberon
id
UBERON:0013719
prefLabel
Dartos muscle
Term relations
Subclass of:
- dartos muscle
- reproductive structure
- mesoderm-derived structure
- capable of part of some temperature homeostasis
- part of some scrotum