Inguinal Canal and Spermatic Cord

Question 1

passageway where spermatic cord enters the abdomen

Answer 1

inguinal canal

Question 2

T/F: The male reproductive tract both begins and ends outside of the body cavity, but must pass through the abdominal cavity at some point in between

Answer 2

True

Question 3

strong muscular tube carry sperm

Answer 3

ductus (vas) deferens

Question 4

blood supply to the testis

Answer 4

testicular artery

Question 5

Ductus (vas) deferens; Testicular artery; Pampiniform plexus of veins >testicular vein; Genitofemoral nerve (for cremaster muscle); Autonomic nerves;Lymphatics comprise the

Answer 5

spermatic cord

Question 6

transversalis fascia gives rise to

Answer 6

internal spermatic fascia

Question 7

internal oblique muscle gives rise to

Answer 7

cremaster muscle

Question 8

external oblique muscle gives rise to

Answer 8

external spermatic fascia

Question 9

Deep inguinal ring is formed from

Answer 9

transversalis fascia

Question 10

Middle inguinal ring is formed from

Answer 10

internal abdominal oblique

Question 11

Superficial inguinal ring is formed from

Answer 11

external abdominal oblique

Question 12

Sleeve of peritoneum that descends with the testis. Help to suspend the testis within the scrotum

Answer 12

processes vaginalis

Question 13

above and halfway along the inguinal ligament

Answer 13

deep inguinal ring

Question 14

contracts to pull the testis up

Answer 14

cremaster

Question 15

scratch inner thigh and will contract cremaster muscle; helpful to test reflexes in non-verbal patient

Answer 15

cremaster reflex

Question 16

Where does the spermatic cord start? At what ring?

Answer 16

Where inguinal canal stops; superficial inguinal ring

Question 17

Which layer of abdominal muscle makes no contribution to the spermatic cord?

Answer 17

Transversus abdominis