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Where are the testes located in the male body?

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Front view anatomical diagrams of the male and female reproductive systems, with labeled organs including penis, testis, prostate gland, uterus, ovary, and vagina. — human reproductive system Organs and structures of the male and female reproductive systems.

In the human male, the testes are located within the scrotum, a thin external sac of skin situated directly behind the penis and in front of the anus.1

During fetal development, the testes originate on the back wall of the abdomen and typically complete their descent into the scrotum by the seventh month after conception. Once in the scrotum, each testis is suspended by a spermatic cord, which contains the blood vessels, nerves, and ducts necessary for testicular function. This external location is essential for maintaining the testes at a temperature slightly lower than the rest of the body, which is necessary for the production of viable sperm.12