Clinical repro anatomy Flashcards
What is the function of the testes?
Production of sperm and testosterone
What is the function of the epidydmis?
Maturation & storage of sperm
What is the function of the ductus deferent?
Transport sperm from the epidydmis to the urethra
> transports mature sperm into urethra in preperation for ejaculation
What is the function of seminal fluid
Components that induce capacitation of sperm cells (the induction of physical changes that allows the sperm cells to penetrate and fertilize the egg), while also acting as an immunosuppressive on the female genital tract
important for semen coagulation and sperm motility
What is the function of seminal glands?
Production of seminal fluid
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?
Production of pre-ejaculate which helps to lubricate the urethra
What is the function of the papniform plexus of veins?
venous return and temperature regulation of the testes
What is the function of the cremaster muscle?
Temperature regulation of the testes by relaxing or tightening
Two functions of the pelvic diaphragm
- Support of abdominopelvic viscera through their tonic contraction.
- Urinary and faecal continence. The muscle fibres have a sphincter action on the rectum and urethra. They relax to allow urination and defecation.
Function of the rete testes?
Helps move sperm cells (male reproductive cells) from the testicle to the epididymis
Clinical significance of the perineal body?
Provides attachments of the muscles of the pelvic floor and helps prevent perineal organ prolapse
What is contained within the superficial peritoneal pouch?
Erectile tissues that form the penis and clitoris
and three muscles – the ischiocavernosus, bulbospongiosus and superficial transverse perineal muscles.
Bartholin’s glands are also located in the superficial perineal pouch. The pouch is bounded posteriorly to the perineal body.
WHat is contained withinthe deep perineal pouch?
> Part of the urethra, external urethral sphincter, and the vagina in the female. In males, it also contains the bulbourethral glands and the deep transverse perineal muscles.
Label
Perineal membrane
What membrane do the urethra and vagina peforate in females?
Perineal membrane