Seminal Vesicles

Question 1

Location of seminal vesicles

Answer 1

They are a paired organ found in the true pelvis. In to the level of the pelvic brim. Run obliquely on the syp/inf axis and lateral to midline and in the post section of the true pelvis. Directly connected to route of the transport of semen, they can be found at the terminal section of the left and right vas deferens.

Question 2

Size, Shape, Appearance of Seminal Vesicles

Answer 2

Coiled/foiled appearance with distinct lobular surface. 13mL volume. 5-8cm long and ~3-5cm diameter. Running parallel to ampullae of vas deferens. Final part of internal ductal network. Forms at inf part of prostate where it merges with ampullae of vas deferens to form ejaculatory duct.

Question 3

Relations of Seminal Vesicles

Answer 3

Sup = ureter 
Inf = ejaculatory ducts 
Anteriomedial = prostate
Ant = bladder
Post = rectum
Medial = ampullae of vas deferens
Lat = pelvic bones

Question 4

Blood Supply of Seminal Vesicles

Answer 4

Supply - inferior vesicle artery

Drainage from inferior vesicle plexus

Question 5

Lymphatic Drainage

Answer 5

internal iliac chains but some is possible via external iliac nodes before draining to common iliac nodes.