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The Male Pelvis Flashcards

1
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___: mass of ectopic adrenal tissue within the testicle; are associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia or Cushing syndrome

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adrenal rest

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___: a protein produced by the fetal yolk sac, fetal gastrointestinal tract, and the fetal liver; may also be produced by some malignant tumors

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alpha-Fetoprotein

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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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___: the testicular appendage located between the body and tail of the epididymis

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appendix vas

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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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___: the benign enlargement of the prostate gland

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benign prostatic hypertrophy

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___: the appearance of a torsed 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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___: 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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___: a sexually transmitted disease that can lead to infection of the genitals

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chlamydia

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12
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___: paired erectile tissues of the penis

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corpus cavernosa

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13
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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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14
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___: the muscle that raises the testicle

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cremaster muscle

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15
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___: the condition of having an undescended testis or testicles

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cryptorchidism

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16
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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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17
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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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18
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___: subcutaneous spot of bleeding

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ecchymosis

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19
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___: small benign mass within the testicle that contains keratin

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epidermoid cyst

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___: a cyst located anywhere along the length of the epididymis

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epididymal cyst

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21
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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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22
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___: inflammation of all or part of the epididymis

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epididymitis

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23
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___: inflammation of the epididymis and testis

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epididymo-orchiti

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___: a type of neoplasm derived from germ cells of the gonads; may be found outside of the reproductive tract

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germ cell tumor

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25
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___: sexually transmitted disease that leads to infection of the genitals

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gonorrhea

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26
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___: a collection of blood within the scrotum

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hematocele

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27
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___: the presence of blood within the semen

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hematospermia

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28
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___: hormone produced by the trophoblastic cells of the early placenta; may also be used as a tumor marker in nongravid patients and males

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human chorionic gonadotropin

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29
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___: a fluid collection within the scrotum; most often found between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis

30
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___: from an unknown origin

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idiopathic

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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

32
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___: the protrusion of bowel or abdominal contents through the inguinal canal

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inguinal hernia

33
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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

34
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___: the structure that separates the scrotum into two compartments externally

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median raphe

35
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___: the structure that is formed by the tunica albuginea and contains the rete testis

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mediastinum testis

36
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___: frequent urination at night

37
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___: an anomaly where left renal vein entrapment occurs

between the superior mesenteric artery and abdominal aorta

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nutcracker syndrome

38
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___: a fold of peritoneum

39
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___: the surgery that moves an undescended testis into the scrotum

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orchiopexy

40
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___: inflammation of the testis or testicles

41
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___: the group of veins in the spermatic cord

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pampiniform plexus

42
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___: the largest zone of the prostate and most common location
for prostatic cancer

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peripheral zone

43
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___: the buildup of fibrous plaque (scar tissue) and calcifications within the penis that results in a painful curvature

A

Peyronie disease

44
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___: a protein produced by the prostate gland

A

prostate-specific antigen

45
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___: inflammation of the prostate gland

A

prostatitis

46
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___: a pus collection within the scrotum

47
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___: a network of tubules that carry sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis

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rete testis

48
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___: an extratesticular calculus

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scrotal pearl

49
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___: sac of cutaneous tissue that holds the testicles

50
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___: a fluid that contains secretions from the testicles, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland

51
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___: small glands located superior to the prostate gland and posterior to the base of the bladder, which secrete an alkaline-based fluid

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seminal vesicles

52
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___: the location of spermatogenesis within the testicles

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seminiferous tubules

53
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___: the most common malignant neoplasm of the testicles

54
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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

55
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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

56
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___: the production of sperm

A

spermatogenesis

57
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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

58
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___: the prostatic zone that is the most common site for benign prostatic hypertrophy

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transitional zone

59
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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

60
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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

61
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___: the dense connective tissue that is closely applied to each testicle; it is also located within the penis

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tunica albuginea

62
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___: cysts located within the tunica albuginea surrounding the testis

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tunica albuginea cysts

63
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___: the structure that separates the scrotum into two separate compartments internally

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tunica dartos

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___: the paired serous coatings of the testis; hydroceles are most often found between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis

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tunica vaginalis

65
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___: testicles that do not descend into the scrotum; also referred to as cryptorchidism

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undescended testis

66
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___: performed by attempting to forcibly exhale while keeping the mouth and nose closed

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Valsalva maneuver

67
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___: a dilated group of veins found within the scrotum

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varicocele

68
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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

69
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___: an elevated area within the prostatic urethra at which the ejaculatory ducts meet the urethra

A

verumontanum

70
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___: syndrome that consists of unilateral renal agenesis, ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction

A

Zinner syndrome

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