Male reproductive anatomy Flashcards
What is the correct order that sperm travels during ejaculation?
hint: (Vas deferens)(urethra) (ejaculatory duct)(Epididymis) (ampulla of vas deferens)
Epididymis, vas deferens, ampulla of vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra
What two parts does the Vas deferens connect in the male?
Vas deferens connects the Seminal Vesicle to the Testes
Is the Ejaculatory duct above or below the urinary bladder?
The Ejaculatory duct is directly below the Urinary bladder.
Whats a shorter name for the Bulbourethral gland?
Cowper’s Gland
What’s the difference between the urethra and Ejaculatory duct?
The Ejaculatory duct is closer to the bladder and Seminal vesicle, while the urethra is the continuation of the tube (duct) near the exit of the penis.
Which is closer to the Seminal Vesicle, the Prostate gland or the Cowper’s gland?
Prostate gland is closer to the Seminal vesicle, while the Cowper’s gland (aka Bulbourethral gland) is farther away (toward the urethra).
Where is the Epididymis located?
On top of the testes, similar to the kidney’s having adrenal glands on top of them.
Bonus: Where is the Glans located on the penis?
Glans is the structure of the inside of the head of the penis, covered by Foreskin.