Lecture 10 & 11. Male Reproductive System

Question 1

Describe the descent of the testes

Answer 1

Testicular transabdominal descent
– Retroperitoneal
– Through inguinal canal @ 7-8 months

Processus vaginalis
– Evagination of peritoneal
cavity and membrane
– Connecting stalk normally obliterates
Tunica vaginalis
– Peritoneal sac
– Remnant of the processus vaginalis