Epididymis Flashcards
1
Q
Shape, position, and size
A
- Comma-shaped duct
- At lateral aspect of testis posterior border
- 5 cm long
- Formed of highly coiled single tube packed in fibrous coat
- When uncoiled, it is about 6 meters long
- Sperms reservoir
2
Q
Parts
A
- Head
- Body
- Tail
3
Q
Head
A
- Expanded upper end above testis upper pole
- Formed by fusion of vasa efferentia expanded parts
4
Q
Body
A
- Central part
- Posterolateral to testis and separated from it laterally by epididymis sinus
5
Q
Tail
A
- Lower pointed end
- Related to testis lower pole
- Continuous as vas deferens
6
Q
Atrial supply
A
- Testicular artery
- Artery of vas
7
Q
Venous drainage
A
Pampiniform venous plexus
8
Q
Lymph drainage
A
Para-aortic lymph nodes