Anatomy Bones and Muscles · MU Pleven

73. Genitals - general review and growth.

Covers the male reproductive system in general, listing its organs from testes and epididymis through to penis and scrotum, then the two stages of genital development from the indifferent gonad to testis formation. It goes on to detail the testis, epididymis, ductus deferens, spermatic cord, seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands, penis and scrotum, each with structure, vascular supply and innervation. A table compares the scrotal layers with the corresponding abdominal wall layers.

Inside: 46 sections · 30 labelled pictures · 1 table · 10 flashcards · 25 min

Topic 72 of 236 in the MU Pleven syllabus for Anatomy Bones and Muscles (Medicine, Year 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 34 sections, about 3,401 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. Innervation:
  14. External Structure:
  15. Histology:
  16. DUCTUS DEFERENS
  17. Parts:
  18. SPERMATIC CORD
  19. Contents:
  20. Covering:
  21. SEMINAL VESICLES
  22. Function:
  23. Regional anatomy:
  24. Vasculation:
  25. PROSTATE
  26. Reginal anatomy:
  27. BULBOURETHRAL glands
  28. PENIS
  29. Structure: 3 bodies:
  30. Internal Structure:
  31. Innervation
  32. SCROTUM
  33. Structure:
  34. 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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