ketchum, male female pelvis perineum Flashcards
What covers the testes
tunica vaginalis
tunica albuginae
where is the tunica vaginalis derived from
processus vaginalis
describe the tunica albuginae
dense CT
divides organs into lobules which come together in mediastinal area
Each lobule of the testes has what
convoluted seminiferous tubules
straight seminiferous tubules
rete testis
describe duct system of testes
arise from efferent ductules of rete testis
Describe parts of epidydmis
head has individual lobules and single duct
body and tail has remainder of duct
caudal portion has thicker wall forming ductus deferens
What is the ductus deferens a continuation of
epididymal duct
where does the ductus deferens pass
thorugh inguinal canal to enter pelvis
anteriorly crosses external iliac vessels
cross above bladder medial to ureters
converges with opp duct post to bladder
what is the ampulla in male repro system
dilation before convergence of L and R ducts in epididymis
what is the name for the constriction of epididymis as duct enters prostate gland
ejaculatory duct
What are the sex glands of male repro
seminal vesicles
Where are the ejaculatory ducts
begin at junction with seminal vesicles and course thorugh prostate to prostatic urethra
Where is the prostate gland located
between levator ahi m and base of bladder
anterior is pubis, posterior is rectum
How many lobes does the adult prostate have
2 joined by fibromuscular ishtmus
what are the 2 lobes of prostate
middle (above ejaculatory duct) and posterior which is below ejaculatory duct