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| − | '''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is the [[skin]] which covers and protects the parts of the [[penis]] shaft. The [[shaft skin]] is part of the epithelium of the [[penis]]. | + | '''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is the [[skin]] which covers and protects the parts of the [[penis]] shaft. The [[shaft skin]] is part of the epithelium of the [[penis]]. The shaft skin incorporates a layer of muscle fiber called the [[Dartos]]. |
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| + | The Dartos is not attached to the underlying [[Buck's fascia]], so there is a very high degree of mobility, allowing [[gliding action]]. | ||
In humans and some other mammals parts of the shaft skin become covered with pubic hair at puberty. | In humans and some other mammals parts of the shaft skin become covered with pubic hair at puberty. | ||
| − | {{NOTE}} The | + | {{NOTE}} The [[foreskin]] is not part of the penile shaft skin but a separate "organ" which covers and protects the [[glans penis]]. The shaft skin, the [[foreskin]] and the [[preputial mucosa]] build the epithelium of the [[penis]]. The outer layer of the [[foreskin]] is similar to the shaft skin. |
| + | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
| + | * [[Tissue expansion]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Physiology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Medical term]] | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[de:Schafthaut]] |
Latest revision as of 16:17, 7 May 2024
Shaft skin is the skin which covers and protects the parts of the penis shaft. The shaft skin is part of the epithelium of the penis. The shaft skin incorporates a layer of muscle fiber called the Dartos.
The Dartos is not attached to the underlying Buck's fascia, so there is a very high degree of mobility, allowing gliding action.
In humans and some other mammals parts of the shaft skin become covered with pubic hair at puberty.
Note: The foreskin is not part of the penile shaft skin but a separate "organ" which covers and protects the glans penis. The shaft skin, the foreskin and the preputial mucosa build the epithelium of the penis. The outer layer of the foreskin is similar to the shaft skin.