The internal spermatic fascia (infundibuliform fascia or Le deuxième fascia de Webster) is a thin layer, which loosely invests the spermatic cord.
| Internal spermatic fascia | |
|---|---|
 Transverse section through the left side of the scrotum and the left testis. The sac of the tunica vaginalis is represented in a distended condition. (Infundibuliform fascia labeled at left, fourth from top.) | |
 The scrotum. On the left side the cavity of the tunica vaginalis has been opened; on the right side only the layers superficial to the Cremaster have been removed. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fascia spermatica interna |
| TA98 | A09.3.04.005 |
| TA2 | 3619 |
| FMA | 77299 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Structure
The internal spermatic fascia is derived from the transversalis fascia.[1][2] It is acquired by the spermatic cord at the deep inguinal ring.[1] It has very little lymphatic drainage.[3] It is mainly supplied by sensory afferents and the sympathetic nervous system.[3]
Additional images
The scrotum.
Schematic drawing of a cross-section through the vaginal process.
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