Tunica Albuginea

Tunica albuginea is an anatomy term that literally means "white covering." It is used to refer to three anatomical areas which include:

  • Tunica albuginea (penis), the tough fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds the corpora cavernosa of the penis
  • Tunica albuginea (testicles), a layer of connective tissue covering the testicles
  • Tunica albuginea (ovaries), the connective tissue covering of the ovaries