Ductus Deferens And Spermatic Cord Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the spermatic cord?
A
Suspends the testis in the scrotum and contains structures running to and from the testis
2
Q
What is it covered by?
A
Internal spermatic fascia
Cremastericfascia
External spermatic fascia
3
Q
What does the cord consist of?
A
Ductus deferens
Blood vessels
Sympathetic and somatic nerves
Lymphatic vessels
4
Q
What are the ductus deferens?
A
A continuation of the epididymis
5
Q
Where does is ascend from?
A
Ascends in the spermatic cord into the abdominal cavity, loops over the ureter on its respective side and descends posterior to urinary bladder
6
Q
What does it combine with?
A
The duct if the seminal vesicle to form ejaculatory duct
