Spermatic Cord

Question 1

Definition and extent

Answer 1

1. Cord-like structure
2. Extend from testis lower pole to deep Inguinal ring
3. Contain structures to or from testis

Question 2

Contents

Answer 2

1. 3 arteries
2. 3 nerves
3. 3 structures
4. Vetigue of processus vaginalis

Question 3

3 arteries

Answer 3

1. Testicular artery: from abdominal artery
2. Artery of vas: inferior vasical artery
3. Cremasteric artery: inferior epigastric artery

Question 4

3 nerves

Answer 4

1. Cremasteric nerve (L1): genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
2. Ilioinguinal nerve (L1): covered by external spermatic fascia only
3. Sympathetic plexus: T10 segment

Question 5

3 structures

Answer 5

1. Vas deferens
2. Pampiniform venous plexus
3. Lymphatics: draining testis

Question 6

Coverings

Answer 6

1. Internal spermatic fascia
2. Cremasteric muscle and fascia
3. External spermatic fascia

Question 7

Internal spermatic fascia

Answer 7

Inner layer derived from fascia transversalis at deep Inguinal ring

Question 8

Cremasteric muscle and fascia

Answer 8

1. Middle layer
2. Derived from internal oblique muscle

Question 9

External spermatic fascia

Answer 9

1. Outer layer
2. Derived from external oblique aponeurosis at superficial Inguinal ring

Question 10

In females

Answer 10

1. No spermatic cord
2. Replaced by round ligament of uterus which is derived from fetal gubernaculum and ends below by getting attached to labium majus superficial fascia
3. As it passes Inguinal canal, round ligament of uterus gets coverings corresponding to those of spermatic cord but thin and adherent to it