ANAT1005 Lecture 12: reproductive system
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Set of tubes- sperm produced in testis, epididymis sperm matures here, goes up to the ductus deferens, to the seminal vesicle. Spermatic cord- contains 3 main types of structures- blood vessels (testicular artery, papiniform plexus- cooling mechanism), nerve-testicular nerve, ductus deferens- transports sperm to ejaculate. Superior portion of ductus d runs through the inguinal canal. Deep inguinal ring-entrance to the inguinal canal from abdominal cavity. Superficial inguinal ring- exit from the inguinal canal exits from the scrotum, Epididymis- coiled tube along side of testis, sperm storage and maturation. Sperm travel from the epididymis through the ductus deferens goes up ductus deferens 3 walls inner mucosa, middle muscularis and outer adventitia smooth muscle. Ejaculatory ducts- 2 ducts, left and right ductus deferens which drain into the ejaculatory ducts and then pass through the prostate gland then meet up with the urethra,
