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Male Pelvis Vocabulary and Pathology Flashcards

1
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The testicular appendage located at the head of the epididymis

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Appendix Epididymis

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The testicular appendage located between the head of the epididymis and the superior pole of the testis

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Appendix Testis

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3
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The testicular appendage located between the body and tail of the epididymis

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Appendix Vas

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4
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The condition in which the patient lacks the normal posterior fixation of the testis and epididymis to the scrotal wall

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Bell-clapper Deformity

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5
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The benign enlargement of the prostate gland

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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

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6
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The appearance of a tossed testicular appendage that can be observed as a blue dot just under the skin surface

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Blue dot sign

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7
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Deep layer of fascia that covers the corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum of the penis

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Buck fascia

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Gland that secretes pre-ejaculate fluid that lubricates the penile urethra prior to ejaculation; also referred to as the Cowper gland

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Bulbourethral Gland

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9
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Paired erectile tissues of the penis

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Corpus Cavernosa

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10
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Component of erectile tissue of the penis that contains the urethra

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Corpus Spongiosum

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11
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The muscle that raises the testicle

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Cremaster muscle

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12
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The condition of having an undescended testis or testicle

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Cryptoorchidism

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13
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The medical procedure that requires the insertion of the finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate gland and lower gastrointestinal tract

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Digital Rectal Examination

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14
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The tube that connects the epididymis to the seminal vesicles

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Ductus (vas) Deferens

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15
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Subcutaneous spot of bleeding

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Ecchymosis

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16
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Small benign mass within the testicle that contains keratin

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Epidermoid Cyst

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17
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A cyst located anywhere along the length of the epididymis

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Epididymal Cyst

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18
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A coiled structure that is attached to the testicle and the posterior scrotal wall that is responsible for storing sperm

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Epididymis

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19
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A type of neoplasm derived from germ cells of the gonads; may be found outside the reproductive tract

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Germ cell tumor

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20
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Collection of blood within the scrotum

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Hematocele

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21
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The presence of blood within the semen

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Hematospermia

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22
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A fluid collection within the scrotum; most often found between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis

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Hydrocele

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23
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Normal passageway in the lower anterior abdominal wall that allows for the passage of the spermatic cord into the scrotum

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Inguinal canal

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24
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The protrusion of bowel or abdominal contents through the inguinal canal

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Inguinal Hernia

25
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A condition in which a male has an extra X chromosome; characteristic features include small testicles, infertility, gynecomastia, long legs, and abnormally low intelligence

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Klinefelter Syndrome

26
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The structure that separates the scrotum into two compartments externally

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Median Raphe

27
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The structure that is formed by the tunica albuginea and contains the rete testis

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Mediastinum Testis

28
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A fold of peritoneum

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Omentum

29
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The surgery that moves an undescended testis into the scrotum

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Orchiopexy

30
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Inflammation of the testis or testicles

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Orchitis

31
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The group of veins in the spermatic cord

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Pampiniform plexus

32
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The largest zone of the prostate and most common location for prostatic cancer

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Peripheral zone

33
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The buildup of fibrous plaque (scar tissue) and calcifications within the penis that results in a painful curvature

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Peyronie’s Disease

34
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A protein produced by the prostate gland

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Prostate - Specific Antigen

35
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Inflammation of the prostate gland

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Prostatitis

36
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A pus collection within the scrotum

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Pyocele

37
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A network of tubules that carry sperm from seminiferous tubules to the epididymis

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Rete Testis

38
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An extratesticular calculus

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Scrotal Pearl

39
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Sac of cutaneous tissue that holds the testicles

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Scrotum

40
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A fluid that contains secretions from he testicles, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland

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Semen

41
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Small glands located superior to the prostate gland and posterior to the base of the bladder; which secrete alkaline-based fluid

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Seminal Vesicles

42
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The location of spermatogenesis within the testicles

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Seminiferous Tubules

43
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The most common malignant neoplasm of the testicles

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Seminoma

44
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The structure that travels through the inguinal canal and contains blood vessels, nerves, lymph nodes, and the cremaster muscle

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Spermatic Cord

45
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A common cyst found most often in the head of the epididymis that is composed of nonviable sperm, fat, cellular debris, and lymphocytes

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Spermatocele

46
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The production of sperm

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Spermatogenesis

47
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A condition that results from the arterial blood supply to the testicle being cut off secondary to the twisting of the testicular axis

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Testicular Torsion

48
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The prostatic zone that is the most common site for benign prostatic hypertrophy

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Transitional Zone

49
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Surgical procedure performed to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy in which prostatic tissue is removed to relieve urinary complications

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Transurethral Resection of the prostate

50
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The cystic dilation and formation of cysts within the rete testis

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Tubular ectasia of the Rete Testis

51
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The dense connective that is closely applied to each testicle; it is located within the penis

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Tunica Albuginea

52
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Cysts located within the tunica albuginea surrounding the testis

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Tunica Albuginea Cysts

53
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The structure that separates the scrotum in two separate compartments internally

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Tunica Dartos

54
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The paired serous coatings of the testis; hydroceles are most often found between the two layers

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Tunica Vaginalis

55
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A dilated group of veins found within the scrotum

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Varicocele

56
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A form of male contraception in which the vas deferens is surgically interrupted to prohibit the flow of sperm from the testicles

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Vasectomy

57
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An elevated area within the prostatic urethra at which the ejaculatory ducts meet the urethra

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Verumontanum

58
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Syndrome that consists of unilateral renal agenesis, ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction

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Zinner Syndrome

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