Cremaster
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Cremaster is a term derived from the Greek verb κρεμάννυμι = "I hang (transitive)", not from Latin cremare = "to burn". It may refer to:
- The cremaster muscleCremaster muscle-Contraction:Its function is to raise and lower the testes in order to regulate the temperature of the testes and promote spermatogenesis. Contraction may also occur during arousal which can prevent injury to the testicles during sex....
, part of genital anatomy in human males- Cremaster reflex, a reflex in the muscle
- A hook-shaped protuberance from the rear of the certain chrysalis casings
- The Cremaster CycleThe Cremaster CycleThe Cremaster Cycle is an art project consisting of five feature length films, together with related sculptures, photographs, drawings, and artist's books; it is the best-known work of American visual artist and filmmaker Matthew Barney....
, a 2002 art project by Matthew Barney