Unit 3 - Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum: Spermatic Cord (Ex. III)

Question 1

pathway

Answer 1

inguinal canal –> scrotum –> P surface of testis

Question 2

exit

Answer 2

superficial inguinal ring

Question 3

contents

Answer 3

ductus deferens
gonadal (testicular) a. and v. (pampiniform plexus)
a. of ductus deferens
cremasteric a.
lymphatic vessels of testis and spermatic cord
sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers of testicular plexus
genital branch of genitofemoral n.

Question 4

What runs along the cord in between the external spermatic fascia and cremasteric fascia?

Answer 4

ilioinguinal n.

Question 5

coverings
continuous w/ covering of testis and continuation of abdominal wall
muscles and fascia

Answer 5

internal spermatic fascia –> derived from transversalis fascia
cremaster muscle and its fascia –> derived from internal oblique and
its fascia
external spermatic fascia –> derived from external oblique aponeurosis
and its fascia

Question 6

To what structure does the ductus deferens lead?

Answer 6

epididymis

Question 7

origin

Answer 7

deep inguinal ring