Andrology Flashcards

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1
Q

What 3 structures form the trigone?

A

2x Ureteric orifices

Internal urethral orifice

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2
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What are the sections of the male urethra from the bladder to the tip?

A

Preprostatic urethra => Prostatic urethra => Membranous urethra => Spongy Urethra

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3
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What is the embryological origin of the Prostatic Utricle?

A

Uterovaginal canal

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4
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What part of the rectum is located at the levator Ani Ms.?

A

Anorectal flexure

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5
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What part of the anal canal exudes mucus to aid in defacation?

A

Anal sinuses

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6
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What are the 3 raphes of the male perineum?

A

Penile Raphe

Scrotal Raphe

Perineal Raphe

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7
Q

What are the contents of the spermatic cord?

A

Ductus deferens

Testicular A.

A. of the ductus deferens

Cremasteric A.

Pampiniform plexus of veins

Sympathetic nerve fibers

Genital branch of genitofemoral N.

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8
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What is a vasectomy and where is it performed?

A

Ligation/excision of ductus deferens to have sperm-free semen

Incision in superior scrotum

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What does the genital branch of genitofemoral N. innervate?

A

Cremaster M.

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10
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What fascia is the Dartos fascia derived from?

A

Membranous superficial fascia

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What is the cremasteric fascia/muscle derived from?

A

Internal Oblique aponeurosis/muscle

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12
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What is the action of the cremaster M.?

A

Reflexively draws Testis superiorly to produce optimal temperature for spermatogenesis

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13
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What is the internal spermatic fascia derived from?

A

Transversalis Fascia

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14
Q

What is the action of the straight tubule of the testis?

A

Transfer spermatozoa to Rete testis

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15
Q

What separates the lobular formations of seminiferous tubules and straight tubules?

A

Septum of the testis

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16
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What is the action of the efferent ductules of the epididymis?

A

Transfer spermatozoa from Rete Testis to Head and Body fo the Epididymis

17
Q

What is the deep fascia of the penis derived from?

A

Deep Perineal Fascia

18
Q

What composes the root of the penis?

A

Bulb and crura of the penis

Bulbospongiosus M.

Ischiocavernosus M.

19
Q

What tissue is continuous with the glans penis?

A

Corpus spongiosum

20
Q

What tissue houses the Deep A. of the Penis?

A

Corpus Cavernosum

21
Q

What side is the frenulum of the penis located?

A

On the ventral side, continuous with prepuce of the penis

22
Q

Where are the bulbourethral glands located?

A

Posterolateral to the membranous urethra