Septa of testis
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Each lobule of the testis
is contained in one of the intervals between the fibrous septa which extend between the mediastinum testis
and the tunica albuginea
, and consists of from one to three, or more, minute convoluted tubes, the tubuli seminiferi.
Lobules of testis
The glandular structure of the testis consists of numerous lobules.Their number, in a single testis, is estimated by Berres at 250, and by Krause at 400.They differ in size according to their position, those in the middle of the gland being larger and longer....
is contained in one of the intervals between the fibrous septa which extend between the mediastinum testis
Mediastinum testis
The mediastinum testis is a network of fibrous connective tissue that extends from the upper to near the lower extremity of the testis, and is wider above than below....
and the tunica albuginea
Tunica albuginea
Tunica albuginea is an anatomy term that literally means "white covering."It is used to refer to three anatomical areas which include:*Tunica albuginea , the tough fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds the corpora cavernosa of the penis...
, and consists of from one to three, or more, minute convoluted tubes, the tubuli seminiferi.