Anatomy Bones and Muscles · MU Pleven

76. Seminal vesicles. Prostate. Bulbo-urethral gland.

Covers the seminal vesicles, prostate and bulbourethral glands within the male reproductive system, placing them among the organs that produce, store and deliver sperm. It goes through each gland's position, parts, vascular and nerve supply, histology and the fluids they secrete, with the prostate's lobes and histological zones and the bulbourethral glands' location and function set out in detail. A table comparing the scrotal layers with the corresponding abdominal wall layers and several labelled figures are included.

Inside: 46 sections · 29 labelled pictures · 1 table · 10 flashcards · 26 min

Topic 75 of 236 in the MU Pleven syllabus for Anatomy Bones and Muscles (Medicine, Year 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 38 sections, about 3,437 words (26 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. P E N I S
  31. Structure : 3 bodies :
  32. Internal Structure:
  33. Vasculation :
  34. Innervation
  35. S C R O T U M
  36. Structure :
  37. Layers :
  38. Innervation :

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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