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