Ductus deferens Flashcards
1
Q
What covers the spermatic cord?
A
Internal spermatic fascia, cremasteric fascia and external spermatic fascia.
2
Q
What does the spermatic cord consist of?
A
The ductus deferens, blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels.
3
Q
What is the ductus deferens a continuation of?
A
The epididymis
4
Q
Describe the pathway of the ductus deferens
A
It travels in the spermatic cord into the abdominal cavity, lops over the ureter on its respective side and descends posterior to the urinary bladder. It combines with the duct of the seminal vesicle to for the ejaculatory duct
