Male pelvic features

Question 1

What are the main functions of the prostate gland?

Answer 1

To secrete prostate fluid - a component of semen

Prostate muscles also propel semen during ejaculation

Question 2

Where is the seminal vesicle located and what is it’s function?

Answer 2

Postoinferior to bladder, secretes fluid that makes up semen.

Question 3

What is the location and purpose of the vas deferens

Answer 3

Tube from epididymis to the ejaculatory duct found inside spermatic cord, smooth muscle contracts and propels semen.

Question 4

What is the spermatic cord and what does it contain?

Answer 4

A tube running from the deep inguinal ring to the testes. Contains vas deferens and arteries/veins and nerves. Is comprised of aponeurosis of the external obliques

Question 5

What is the purpose of the corpus spongiosum

Answer 5

To prevent blockage of the urethra during erection.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the corpus cavernosum

Answer 6

Store blood during erection