Anatomy Bones and Muscles · MU Pleven

75. Epididymis. Seminal duct. Spermatic cord.

Covers the epididymis, the seminal duct (ductus deferens) and the spermatic cord as parts of the male reproductive tract. It describes the epididymis as a convoluted duct where sperm mature and are stored, with its head, body and tail, ligaments, blood supply and histology. The seminal duct section gives its course from the scrotum through the inguinal canal to the prostate, with its named parts and histology. The spermatic cord section lists its contents and coverings, including the cremaster, and includes a table linking the scrotal and abdominal wall layers.

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Topic 74 of 236 in the MU Pleven syllabus for Anatomy Bones and Muscles (Medicine, Year 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 35 sections, about 3,411 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. Vasculation :
  32. Innervation
  33. SCROTUM
  34. Structure :
  35. 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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