Ductus Deferens And Spermatic Cord

Question 1

What is the spermatic cord?

Answer 1

The spermatic cord suspends the testis in the scrotum and contains structures running to and from the testis

Question 2

What is the spermatic cord covered by?

Answer 2

It is covered by the internal spermatic fascia

Question 3

What are the two types of spermatic fascia?

Answer 3

The cremasteric fascia and the external spermatic fascia

Question 4

What are both types of spermatic fascia derived from?

Answer 4

They are derived from the layers of the abdominal wall - the testis pass through them as they descend into the scrotum in early childhood

Question 5

What does the spermatic cord consist of?

Answer 5

The ductus deferens which carries the sperm, the blood vessels which supply and drain testicular blood, the sympathetic and somatic nerves and the lymphatic vessels

Question 6

What is the ductus deferens a continuation of?

Answer 6

The epididymis

Question 7

What does the ductus deferens ascend into?

Answer 7

In the spermatic cord into the abdominal cavity, loops over the ureter on its respective side and descends posterior to the urinary bladder

Question 8

What do the ductus deferens combine with?

Answer 8

Combines with the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct