Epididymis Flashcards

1
Q

Shape, position, and size

A
  1. Comma-shaped duct
  2. At lateral aspect of testis posterior border
  3. 5 cm long
  4. Formed of highly coiled single tube packed in fibrous coat
  5. When uncoiled, it is about 6 meters long
  6. Sperms reservoir
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2
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Parts

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  1. Head
  2. Body
  3. Tail
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3
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Head

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  1. Expanded upper end above testis upper pole
  2. Formed by fusion of vasa efferentia expanded parts
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4
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Body

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  1. Central part
  2. Posterolateral to testis and separated from it laterally by epididymis sinus
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5
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Tail

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  1. Lower pointed end
  2. Related to testis lower pole
  3. Continuous as vas deferens
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6
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Atrial supply

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  1. Testicular artery
  2. Artery of vas
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7
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Venous drainage

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Pampiniform venous plexus

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8
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Lymph drainage

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Para-aortic lymph nodes

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