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describe the development of testis ?

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during development , the gonads descends from the posterior abdominal wall to :

pelvis —-> in females

scrotum —–> males —> cuz testes require temperature lower than the body temperature

so initially part of the viscera in the posterior abdominal wall close to the kidneys

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what is the gubernaculum?

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fibromuscular structures –> connects the lower poles of the gonads

it passes through the ANTERIOR abdominal wall

to the labium majora in females

to the scrotum in males

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what is the embryological structure that is responsible for guiding the descent of testis?

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Gubernaculum

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what precedes the descent of testis and form pathway in the inguinal canal?

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processus vaginalis

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what is processus vaginalis ?

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parietal peritoneum

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describe the pass way of parietal peritoneum / processus vaginalis?

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pass through the deep inguinal ring ———–> then through the inguinal canal —-> getting out of the superficial inguinal ring ———> Scortum

then the testis will pass through these to reach the scrotum

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what happens to the parietal peritoneum and what is the consequence if it doesnt happen?

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the parietal peritoneum is cut off

if it doesnt get cut off = herniation will occur

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what are 2 phases of testicular descent?

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Trans-abdominal phase

Trans-inguinal phase

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describe trans-abdominal phase?

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testes descend from their LATERAL position in the abdomen to the deep inguinal ring

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describe trans-inguinal phase?

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the testes continue descending through inguinal canal

The guberncaulum shortens guiding the testes into the scrotum

The parietal peritoneum is closed off during this process and the :

processus vaginalis TRANSFORMS into the tunica vaginalis

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what happens in females ?

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instead of testes the round ligament of the uterus develops following a similar descent pathway

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describe processus vaginalis?

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a tubular process of peritoneum

passes into the scrotum with the descending testis

its neck usually closed at the time of birth

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what happens if processus vaginalis fail to close?

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hernia

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what happens to the distal parts after closure?

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remains as tunica vaginalis of the testis

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what happens when the testes invaginate the tunica vaginalis ? ( the distal parts of processus vaginalis )

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when the testes invade it it will form parietal and visceral layer

between them we have potential space containing serous fluid

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what is the deep inguinal ring and what is the location of it?

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a deficiency in transversalis fascia

located half an inch above the midpoint of inguinal ligament

transversus abdominis arches over the inguinal canal without forming part of its wall

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describe inguinal canal?

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oblique passage extending from the deep inguinal ring ( LATERALLY )

Lies parallel and superior to medial half of the inguinal ligament

superficial inguinal ring ( MEDIALLY )

opening in the external oblique aponeurosis = superficial inguinal ring

opening in the transversalis fascia = deep inguinal ring

between them a canal = inguinal canal

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what are the boundaries of inguinal canal?

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anterior wall

posterior wall

roof

floor

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what would exist from the superficial inguinal ring?

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spermatic cord

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what are the coverings of spermatic cord?

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Transversalis fascia

Internal oblique aponeurosis

External oblique aponeurosis

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what forms the roof of inguinal canal?

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arching fibers of internal oblique and transverse abdominis

the transversus abdominis is not pierced by the spermatic cord because it takes its origin from ( LATERAL ONE THIRD OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT )

this positioning allows the transversus abdominis to ARCH OVER the inguinal canal and form the roof and avoid pushed forward into it

and cuz of this it doesnt contribute to the anterior wall ( cuz from the lateral 1/3 of inginal ligament )

on the other hand internal oblique arise from later 2/3 of inguinal ligament so it does contribute to the anterior wall

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what forms the anterior wall of inguinal canal?

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formed primarily by the external oblique aponeurosis

LATERALLY : reinforced by internal oblique muscle

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what forms the posterior wall of inguinal canal?

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primarily by transversalis fascia —> laterally

Medially :

Conjoint tendon ( fusion of the internal oblique and transversus abdominis aponeurosis )

Reflected part of inguinal ligament ( anterior to the conjoint tendon )

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what forms the floor of inguinal ligament?

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iliopubic tract —-> ( thickened inferior margin of transversalis fascia ) and appear as fibrous band running parallel and posterior to inguinal ligament

under curving fibers of inguinal ligament

Lacunar ligament

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what is interfoveolar ligament?
medial thickening of the deep inguinal ring
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what is the content of inguinal canal?
ilioinguinal nerve in both sexes Males : spermatic cord which is formed when the testis descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum carrying its ducts and vessels and nerves Females : round ligament of uterus ( help maintain the uterus in its anteverted position by exerting a forward pull ) --> attaches to connective of labia majora
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what is internal spermatic fascia?
extension of transversalis fascia
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what is cremasteric fascia ?
extension of internal oblique muscle Surrounds the testes
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what is external spermatic fascia ?
external oblique aponeurosis
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what are the 3 arteries inside the spermatic cords?
rule of 3 3 fascia : External spermatic --> External oblique aponeurosis Cremasteric ---> internal oblique aponeurosis Internal spermatic ----> transversalis fascia 3 arteries : Testicular artery from ( Aorta ) Cremasteric artery from ( inferior epigastric ) Artery to vas deferens from (inferior vesical artery)
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what are nerve inside the spermatic cord?
3 nerves : Ilioinguinal Genital branch of genitofemoral Sympathetic So 3 fascia, 3 arteries, 3 nerves
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what are the structure in spermatic cord ?
rule of 3 1- Vas deferens / ductus deferens 2- Pampiniform plexus ( reduce the heat from arterial blood ) 3- Processus vaginalis/ lymphatic so 3 fascia, 3 artery , 3 nerves ,3 structures
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what is the lymph drainage of testis?
drain to para aortic lymph nodes round to renal vessels
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why does testis drain into para aortic lymph nodes ?
because they originate from the posterior abdominal wall So as they descend downward bring their lymph vessels with them
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what is the lymphatic drainage of scrotum?
drain into superficial inguinal lymph nodes
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what is cremasteric muscle ?
thin muscular layer that spreads out over the spermatic cord and testis in a series of loops
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what is the origin of cremasteric muscle ?
arise in the middle of inguinal canal as continuation of the: internal oblique muscle and its fascia
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what is the function cremasteric muscle ?
draws the testis up toward the inguinal ring Contract in response to cold temperatures ---> pulling the testes closer to the body to conserve heat Relaxes in warmer temperature allowing the testes to descend further from the body to cooldown
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what is the nerve innervation of cremasteric muscle ?
innervated by genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
40
what are mechanisms of inguinal canal?
Flap valve mechanism shutter mechanism contraction of external oblique ball valve mechanism
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describe flap valve mechanism ?
deep and superficial inguinal ring in the adults are not placed one behind the other it is not straight its oblique ( act as natural barrier against herniation ) hence the canal is obliterated during the rise in intra abdominal pressure by approximation of external and internal oblique ( Which form the anterior wall ) the anterior wall will go closer to posterior wall if it was straight whenever theres increased abdominal pressure intestinal content will herniate so this is good
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describe the shutter mechanism?
internal oblique muscle which forms the anterior , posterior , roof when it contracts it approximates the roof to the floor like a shutter
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describe the mechanism of contraction of external oblique ?
increases tension on the medial and lateral crura Resisting dilation of superficial inguinal ring
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describe the valve mechanism ?
contractions of the cremaster elevates the testis and spermatic cord to plug the superficial inguinal ring
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where does hernias occur?
through weak areas of the abdominal wall hernia is protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening or a weakened area in the wall of cavity that normally contains it
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wt forms the lining of any hernial sac?
parietal peritoneum
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what are the two types hernias?
direct -----> ( Directly pushes through the abdominal wall skipping the deep inguinal ring ) indirect ----> ( goes through deep inguinal ring into superficial inguinal ring ) more than 2/3 are indirect hernias
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describe the hernial sac?
hernial sac is usually narrow forming the neck and expanded external to the neck
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how do you differentiate hernias?
feel the pubic tubercle superomedial ---> inguinal hernia inferolateral -----> femoral hernia
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describe normal scrotum without hernia?
prcoessus vaginalis and tunica vaginalis are obliterated ( cuz the peritoneum has been cut off ) no fluid or abdominal content in it
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describe indirect inguinal hernia?
prcoessus vaginalis has remained open and not terminated called indirect because it extends from the deep ring and follow an oblique course through the inguinal canal usually extends into the scrotum common in young males aka congenital inguinal hernia
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what is hydrocele?
accumulation of fluid in tunica vaginalis of the scrotum normally in the scrotum the processus vaginalis and tunica vaginalis are obliterated and contain no fluid
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what is the difference between hernia and hydrocele?
hydrocele is accumulation of fluid but NO PROTRUSION
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what is no communicating hydrocele?
the processus vaginalis is obliterated so no fluid can move between the abdomen and the scroum BUT THERES FLUID IN THE TUNICA VAGINALIS ( continuation of processus vaginalis )
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what is communicating hydrocele?
the processus vaginalis is still open ( NOT OBLITERATED ) allowing fluid to move between the abdomen and the tunica vaginalis in the scrotum
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what is direct / acquired inguinal hernia?
Hernial sac protrudes directly foreword without passing through the deep inguinal ring LESS COMMON THAT INDIRECT HERNIA )
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where does the neck of the sac lie in direct/acquired inguinal hernia?
medial to the inferior epigastric artery
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why does direct/ acquired inguinal hernia occur?
weakness of posterior wall of the inguinal canal ( TRIANGLE OF HESSELBACH )
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what is triangle of hesselbach?
anatomical region located on the anterior abdominal wall lateral to the lateral border of rectus abdominis
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what are the boundaries of triangle of hesselbach?
Rectus abdominis Conjoint tendon + transveralis fascia inguinal ligament inferior epigastric artery
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whati s the significance of hesselbach triangle?
Site where Direct inguinal hernia protrudes So direct hernia ---> protrude in hesselbach triangle indirect hernia ----> go through the inguinal canal
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what is the relation between inferior epigastric artery?
Direct hernia ---> medial to inferior epigastric artery ( so the artery is lateral to it ) Indirect hernia -----> lateral to the inferior epigastric ( so the artery is medial to it )
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what are coverings of direct hernias?
Parietal peritoneum Extraperitoneal fat Fascia transversalis Conjoint tendon ( posterior wall medially ) Reflected part of inguinal ligament ( posterior wall medially ) External spermatic fascia ( From external oblique ) Dartos Skin Dartos and external spermatic fascia are skipped if we are not moving toward the testes
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what does the direct hernia do to the conjoint tendon ?
Since the hernia is located medially it will push the conjoint tendon
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what is dartos?
muscle fibers in the scrotum
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what are the coverings of indirect inguinal hernia ?
parietal peritoneum extraperitoneal fat Internal spermatic fascia Cremasteric fascia external spermatic fascia Dartos Skin no conjoint tendon or reflected part of inguinal ring because it is not direct and not through hesselbach
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what are inguinal hernia repairs ?
Herinotomy ----> Removal of the hernial sac only Herinorrhaphy ---> herniotomy + repair of posterior wall of the inguinal canal Hernioplasty ---> herniotomy + reinforcement of the posterior wall of inguinal canal with synthetic mesh POSTERIOR WALL IS REPAIRED
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what happens to the dilated deep inguinal ring in cases of hernia?
sutured to make it smaller to prevent hernia

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