dartos (Meaning)
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dartos (n.)
A thin layer of peculiar contractile tissue directly beneath the skin of the scrotum.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dartos
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dartos Sentence Examples
- The dartos muscle is responsible for the wrinkling of the scrotum in response to cold temperatures.
- Dartos contraction helps regulate the temperature of the testes by adjusting their distance from the body.
- In the skin, the dartos layer assists in thermoregulation by altering blood flow and skin tension.
- The dartos fascia provides structural support to the scrotum and adjacent tissues.
- During sexual arousal, relaxation of the dartos muscle allows for the descent of the testes.
- The dartos muscle fibers exhibit involuntary contractions controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
- Injury or inflammation of the dartos tissue can lead to discomfort and swelling in the affected area.
- The dartos layer is well vascularized, ensuring efficient nutrient and oxygen delivery to the tissue.
- Smooth muscle cells within the dartos layer possess unique contractile properties suited for their specific functions.
- Surgical procedures involving the scrotum require careful consideration of the dartos muscle to minimize postoperative complications.
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A thin layer of peculiar contractile tissue directly beneath the skin of the scrotum.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The dartos muscle is responsible for the wrinkling of the scrotum in response to cold temperatures.
Dartos contraction helps regulate the temperature of the testes by adjusting their distance from the body.
In the skin, the dartos layer assists in thermoregulation by altering blood flow and skin tension.
The dartos fascia provides structural support to the scrotum and adjacent tissues.
