Male Genitourinary System (including Anus/ Rectum)
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What is the epididymis?
coiled duct system and main storage site of sperm
What is the vas deferens?
-aka ductus deferens
- transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct forming
the spermatic cord
What makes up the spermatic cord?
-vas deferens
-arteries
-veins
-nerves
-lympahtic vessels joins the dcut that empties into the urethra
,What drains into the inguinal lymph nodes?
the lymphatics of the penis and scrotal surface
Where does the lymphatics of the testes drain into?
the abdomen
abdominal lymph nodes are not accessible to?
clinical examination
What is a key difference between lymphatic drainage of the testes
vs. scrotum?
-testes drain to abdomen
-scrotum drains to inguinal nodes
What are the potential sites for hernia development?
-lower abdominal wall
-thigh
What are the bony landmarks of the inguinal region?
-anteror iliac spine
-symphis pubis
,What structure lies between the anterior iliac spine and symphysis
pubis?
inguinal ligament
How long is the inguinal canal?
5-6 cm long in a adult
What are the openings of the Inguinal canal?
-internal ring : (1-2 cm above the midpoint of the inguinal ligament)
- external ring : (above and lateral to the pubis)
What is a hernia?
A protrusion of peritoneum through an opening, usually a site of
weakness.
prostate gland
-lies in front of the anterior wall of the rectum and 2cm behind the
symphysis pubis
-surrounds bladder neck and urethra
-two seminal vesicles project above prostate
, What secretes a fluid rich in fructose , whwich nourishes sperm ,
and contains prostsaglandins ?
seminal vesicles
What does the bulbourethral (cowper's) gland secrete ?
a clear , viscus mucus
anal canal
-outlet of gastrointestinal tract ; lined with modified skin ; no hair
or sebacious glands
-surrounded by two concentric layers of muscle sphincters
-under voluntary control , exepct for passing feces and gas
sphincters keeping the anal tightly closed
What is the rectum?
-a distal portion of the large intestine
-rectal interiro has three semilunar transverse folds
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What is the epididymis?
coiled duct system and main storage site of sperm
What is the vas deferens?
-aka ductus deferens
- transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct forming
the spermatic cord
What makes up the spermatic cord?
-vas deferens
-arteries
-veins
-nerves
-lympahtic vessels joins the dcut that empties into the urethra
,What drains into the inguinal lymph nodes?
the lymphatics of the penis and scrotal surface
Where does the lymphatics of the testes drain into?
the abdomen
abdominal lymph nodes are not accessible to?
clinical examination
What is a key difference between lymphatic drainage of the testes
vs. scrotum?
-testes drain to abdomen
-scrotum drains to inguinal nodes
What are the potential sites for hernia development?
-lower abdominal wall
-thigh
What are the bony landmarks of the inguinal region?
-anteror iliac spine
-symphis pubis
,What structure lies between the anterior iliac spine and symphysis
pubis?
inguinal ligament
How long is the inguinal canal?
5-6 cm long in a adult
What are the openings of the Inguinal canal?
-internal ring : (1-2 cm above the midpoint of the inguinal ligament)
- external ring : (above and lateral to the pubis)
What is a hernia?
A protrusion of peritoneum through an opening, usually a site of
weakness.
prostate gland
-lies in front of the anterior wall of the rectum and 2cm behind the
symphysis pubis
-surrounds bladder neck and urethra
-two seminal vesicles project above prostate
, What secretes a fluid rich in fructose , whwich nourishes sperm ,
and contains prostsaglandins ?
seminal vesicles
What does the bulbourethral (cowper's) gland secrete ?
a clear , viscus mucus
anal canal
-outlet of gastrointestinal tract ; lined with modified skin ; no hair
or sebacious glands
-surrounded by two concentric layers of muscle sphincters
-under voluntary control , exepct for passing feces and gas
sphincters keeping the anal tightly closed
What is the rectum?
-a distal portion of the large intestine
-rectal interiro has three semilunar transverse folds
