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Definition

The scrotum is a part of a male's body located behind the penis. The scrotum is the sac (pouch) that contains the testes, blood vessels, and part of the spermatic cord.


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Review Date: 09/04/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)