male pelvis Flashcards
male reproductive organs
- testis
- Epididymis
- Vas Deferens
- Ejaculatory duct
- Seminal vesicle
- prostate gland
- bulbourethral gland
- penis
contain seminiferous tubules, function to produce sperm and sex hormones
testis
paired, oval organ suspended in scrotum
testis
epididymis receives seminiferous tubules at it’s __
head
function is to store sperm during maturation
epididymis
continuation of the tail of the epididymis
vas deferens
vas deferens is contained within the ___
spermatic cord
merges with the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct
vas deferens
located lateral to the vas deferens, posteroinferior to the bladder and superior to the prostate
seminal vesicle
function to produce part of seminal fluid before ejaculation
seminal vesicle
paired glands consisting of coiled tubules that form pouches
seminal vesicle
what is the largest accessory gland of the male reproductive system
prostate gland
prostate gland is located ___ to the bladder
inferior
functions to secrete and produce part of seminal fluid
prostate gland
2 parts of prostate gland
- glandular
2. fibromuscular tissue
3 zones of glandular prostate gland
- peripheral (70%)
- central (25%)
- transition (5%)
ejaculatory duct is seen coursing through what zone of the glandular part of the prostate gland?
central zone
Anterior –> Posterior prostate zones
- fibromuscular (surrounds 2,3)
- transition
- central
- peripheral
also known as “cowper’s glands”
bulbourethral glands
bulbourethral glands are located ___ and ___ to membranous urethra
posterior and lateral
function is to secrete part of the seminal fluid along with prostate gland
bulbourethral glands
external reproductive organ
penis
3 tissue masses of penis
1&2. corpora cavernosa
3. corpora spongiosum
2 parts of penis
- root for attachment
2. body as free part
seminal vesicles are __and slightly __ to ductus deferens
- lateral
- superior
prostate gland is ___ to rectum
anterior
prostate gland is __ to symphysis pubis
posterior
prostate gland is __ to urinary bladder
inferior
urethra passes through ___ zone of prostate gland nearest the bladder
transition