Male Reproductive System Flashcards
What are the accessory male reproductive organs?
Vas deferens
Seminal glands
Prostate gland
Penis
Give some anatomical relations of the bladder
Prostate gland lies inferior
Rectum lies posteriorly
What is contained within the spermatic cord?
Testicular artery Testicular vein Vas deferens Lymphatic vessels Autonomic/somatic nerves
What sac does the testes sit inside within the scrotum?
Tunica vaginalis
What is excess fluid with the tunica vaginalis called?
Hydrocele
Outline the passage of sperm in the testis
Produced in seminiferous tubules then passes to rete testis and into head of epididymis
Which muscle is important in maintaining correct scrotal temperature?
Dartos muscle
Where is epididymis located in relation to the testis?
Posterior aspect
Which veins do the left and right testicular veins drain into?
Left testicular vein = left renal vein
Right testicular vein = IVC
What is the function of the seminal vesicle?
Produces seminal fluid which provides energy to the sperm
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Produces semen
What is the function of the bulbourethral gland?
Lubrication and mucous secretion
Outline the passage of sperm from the testis
Enters into vas deferens
Connects with seminal duct to form ejaculatory duct
Left and right ejaculatory ducts join together within prostate gland and drain into urethra
Which muscles are important in maintaining an erection?
Bulbospongiosus
Ischiocavernosis
Where does lymph from the scrotum and the penis drain?
Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
