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| Vaginal process | |
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 Schematic drawing of a cross-section through the vaginal process. 1 testicle, 2 Epididymis, 3 Mesorchium, 4 Lamina visceralis of Tunica vaginalis, 5 Lamina parietalis of Tunica vaginalis, 6 Cavum vaginale, 7 Mesepididymis, 8 Fascia spermatica interna | |
| Details | |
| Days | 84 |
| Gives rise to | Tunica vaginalis |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | processus vaginalis peritonei masculinus |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The vaginal process (or processus vaginalis) is an embryonic developmental outpouching of the parietal peritoneum. It is present from around the 12th week of gestation, and commences as a peritoneal outpouching.