Anatomy of male reproductive tract Flashcards
1
Q
Pathway of sperm:
A
Testis > Epididymis > Vas deferens > Seminal gland > Ejaculatory duct > Prostatic Urethra > Spongy Urethra > External urethral orifice
2
Q
Embryological movement of testes
A
Posterior abdomen > through inguinal canal > scrotum
3
Q
Testes sit inside …
A
Tunica vaginalis
4
Q
Excess fluid inside tunica vaginalis =
A
hydrocele
5
Q
Spermatic cord contains:
A
Vas deferens
Testicular artery
Pampiniform venous plexus
6
Q
Torsion (twisting of spermatic cord) can cause …
A
Severe Pain
Testicular Necrosis
7
Q
Landmark the vas deferens passes on leaving scrotum?
A
Deep inguinal ring
8
Q
What size is the prostate and where does it sit?
A
Walnut sized
Inferior aspect in contact with levator ani
9
Q
Zone felt on rectal examination?
A
Peripheral Zone (most malignancies arise here) other zone is the central zone
10
Q
Landmarks of penis:
A
- root of penis
- body of penis
- glans
- external urethral orifice
11
Q
Axial anatomy of penis
A
- Left and right Corpus Cavernosum
- Corpus Spongiosum
