Anatomy Bones and Muscles · MU Pleven

72. Urethra in males and females

Covers the male reproductive system in general, then moves through the testes, epididymis, ductus deferens, spermatic cord, seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands, penis and scrotum, each with its structure, vessels and innervation. The note gives a table matching the layers of the scrotum to those of the abdominal wall, and it includes embryological development and histology. It does not focus on the urethra as its title suggests.

Inside: 46 sections · 28 labelled pictures · 1 table · 10 flashcards · 25 min

Topic 71 of 236 in the MU Pleven syllabus for Anatomy Bones and Muscles (Medicine, Year 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 36 sections, about 3,390 words (25 min of reading), with 10 flashcards.

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  1. MALE REPRODUCTIV System.
  2. Organs :
  3. Development :
  4. TESTIS
  5. External structure:
  6. Innervation :
  7. Vascular supply:
  8. Covering of testis :
  9. Internal structure:
  10. EPIDIDYMIS
  11. Internal Structure :
  12. Vascular Supply:
  13. External Structure:
  14. Histology:
  15. DUCTUS DEFERENS
  16. Parts:
  17. SPERMATIC CORD
  18. Contents:
  19. Covering:
  20. SEMINAL VESICLES
  21. Function:
  22. Regional anatomy:
  23. Vasculation:
  24. Innervation:
  25. PROSTATE
  26. External Structure:
  27. Reginal anatomy:
  28. Internal structure:
  29. BULBOURETHRAL glands
  30. PENIS
  31. Structure: 3 bodies:
  32. Internal Structure:
  33. Innervation
  34. SCROTUM
  35. Structure:
  36. Layers:

MALE REPRODUCTIV System.

- The male reproductive system responsible for the production, storage and delivery of sperm.

Organs :

  1. 1. Testes: The primary male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.
  2. 2. Epididymis: A coiled tube located on the back of each testicle where sperm mature and are stored.
  3. 3. Vas Deferens: Tubes that carry mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra during ejaculation.
  4. 4. Seminal Vesicles: Glands that produce a significant portion of semen, providing nutrients and fluid to sperm.
  5. 5. Prostate Gland: Produces a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, forming part of semen.
  6. 6. Bulbourethral Glands: Also known as Cowper's glands, they secrete a clear fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes acidity in the urethra.
  7. 7. Urethra: A tube that carries urine and semen out of the body through the penis, though not simultaneously.
  8. 8. Penis: The external male reproductive organ that contains the urethra and is involved in sexual intercourse and urination.
  9. 9. Scrotum: A sac of skin and muscle that houses the testes, helping to regulate their temperature for optimal sperm production.
  10. 10. Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland: Control the production and release of hormones that regulate the functions of the male reproductive system, including testosterone.

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