Tunica albuginea
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Tunica albuginea is an anatomy term that literally means "white covering."
It is used to refer to three anatomical areas which include:
  • Tunica albuginea (penis)
    Tunica albuginea (penis)
    The tunica albuginea is the fibrous envelope of the corpora cavernosa penis. It consists of approximately 5% elastin, an extensible tissue that is primarily made up of the amino acids glycine, valine, alanine, and proline...

    , the tough fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds the corpora cavernosa of the penis
  • Tunica albuginea (testicles)
    Tunica albuginea (testicles)
    The Tunica Albuginea is the fibrous covering of the testis.It is a dense blue-white membrane, composed of bundles of white fibrous tissue which interlace in every direction....

    , a layer of connective tissue covering the testicles
  • Tunica albuginea (ovaries)
    Tunica albuginea (ovaries)
    On the surface of the ovary this tissue is much condensed, and forms a layer, the tunica albuginea, composed of short connective-tissue fibers, with fusiform cells between them.-External links:...

    , the connective tissue covering of the ovaries
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