The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal

The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity insides pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for

1. maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature
2. escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
3. providing more space for the growth of epididymis
4. providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex

The testes are present in the scrotum which maintains the scrotal temperature below 2°C of the internal body temperature.