Gross Anatomy of Testes

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

Paired organ. External to the body and contained in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Testes lie either side of the midline and anterior to the pubic region.

Question 2

Size, Shape, Appearance

Answer 2

Ellipsoid shape. Smooth outer surface. 5cm long ~2.5cm diameter. ~15-25mL volume. Posterior aspect has epididymis (contains duct for sperm storage). Connected to spermatic cord and cremaster muscle superiorly.

Question 3

Relations

Answer 3

Sup = spermatic cord, cremaster muscle, and pubic symphysis
Post = epididymis 
Ant = Penis

Question 4

Blood Supply and Drainage

Answer 4

Supply - testicular arteries
Drainage - testicular veins
Both extend to abdomen and are wrapped along side vas deferens.

Question 5

Lymphatic Drainage

Answer 5

Lymphatic vessels track with blood vessels. Drain directly para aortic nodes.