Labioscrotal swelling

Labioscrotal swelling
Stages in the development of the external sexual organs in the male and female.
Latin tuberculum labioscrotale
Gray's subject #252 1214
Precursor genital tubercle
Gives rise to Labia majora, Scrotum
Code TE E5.7.4.0.1.0.4

The labioscrotal folds (or labioscrotal swellings, or genital swellings) are paired structures in the human embryo that represent the final stage of development of the caudal end of the external genitals before sexual differentiation. In both males and females the two swellings merge:

The image referenced on the side of this article has erroneously omitted the Prepuce of the male drawing. Although this is a common representation of the male genital state in cultures were genital mutilation of the penis is commonly practiced, the prepuce will develop in both males and females.

References

  1. ^ HSC - Gonad Descent and Development of External Genitalia II

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