Male Pelvis Vocabulary and Pathology

Question 1

The testicular appendage located at the head of the epididymis

Answer 1

Appendix Epididymis

Question 2

The testicular appendage located between the head of the epididymis and the superior pole of the testis

Answer 2

Appendix Testis

Question 3

The testicular appendage located between the body and tail of the epididymis

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Appendix Vas

Question 4

The condition in which the patient lacks the normal posterior fixation of the testis and epididymis to the scrotal wall

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Bell-clapper Deformity

Question 5

The benign enlargement of the prostate gland

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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

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The appearance of a tossed testicular appendage that can be observed as a blue dot just under the skin surface

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Blue dot sign

Question 7

Deep layer of fascia that covers the corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum of the penis

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Buck fascia

Question 8

Gland that secretes pre-ejaculate fluid that lubricates the penile urethra prior to ejaculation; also referred to as the Cowper gland

Answer 8

Bulbourethral Gland

Question 9

Paired erectile tissues of the penis

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Corpus Cavernosa

Question 10

Component of erectile tissue of the penis that contains the urethra

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Corpus Spongiosum

Question 11

The muscle that raises the testicle

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Cremaster muscle

Question 12

The condition of having an undescended testis or testicle

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Cryptoorchidism

Question 13

The medical procedure that requires the insertion of the finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate gland and lower gastrointestinal tract

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Digital Rectal Examination

Question 14

The tube that connects the epididymis to the seminal vesicles

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Ductus (vas) Deferens

Question 15

Subcutaneous spot of bleeding

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Ecchymosis

Question 16

Small benign mass within the testicle that contains keratin

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Epidermoid Cyst

Question 17

A cyst located anywhere along the length of the epididymis

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Epididymal Cyst

Question 18

A coiled structure that is attached to the testicle and the posterior scrotal wall that is responsible for storing sperm

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Epididymis

Question 19

A type of neoplasm derived from germ cells of the gonads; may be found outside the reproductive tract

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Germ cell tumor

Question 20

Collection of blood within the scrotum

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Hematocele

Question 21

The presence of blood within the semen

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Hematospermia

Question 22

A fluid collection within the scrotum; most often found between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis

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Hydrocele

Question 23

Normal passageway in the lower anterior abdominal wall that allows for the passage of the spermatic cord into the scrotum

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Inguinal canal

Question 24

The protrusion of bowel or abdominal contents through the inguinal canal

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Inguinal Hernia

Question 25

A condition in which a male has an extra X chromosome; characteristic features include small testicles, infertility, gynecomastia, long legs, and abnormally low intelligence

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Klinefelter Syndrome

Question 26

The structure that separates the scrotum into two compartments externally

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Median Raphe

Question 27

The structure that is formed by the tunica albuginea and contains the rete testis

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Mediastinum Testis

Question 28

A fold of peritoneum

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Omentum

Question 29

The surgery that moves an undescended testis into the scrotum

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Orchiopexy

Question 30

Inflammation of the testis or testicles

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Orchitis

Question 31

The group of veins in the spermatic cord

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Pampiniform plexus

Question 32

The largest zone of the prostate and most common location for prostatic cancer

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Peripheral zone

Question 33

The buildup of fibrous plaque (scar tissue) and calcifications within the penis that results in a painful curvature

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Peyronie's Disease

Question 34

A protein produced by the prostate gland

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Prostate - Specific Antigen

Question 35

Inflammation of the prostate gland

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Prostatitis

Question 36

A pus collection within the scrotum

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Pyocele

Question 37

A network of tubules that carry sperm from seminiferous tubules to the epididymis

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Rete Testis

Question 38

An extratesticular calculus

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Scrotal Pearl

Question 39

Sac of cutaneous tissue that holds the testicles

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Scrotum

Question 40

A fluid that contains secretions from he testicles, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland

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Semen

Question 41

Small glands located superior to the prostate gland and posterior to the base of the bladder; which secrete alkaline-based fluid

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Seminal Vesicles

Question 42

The location of spermatogenesis within the testicles

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Seminiferous Tubules

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The most common malignant neoplasm of the testicles

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Seminoma

Question 44

The structure that travels through the inguinal canal and contains blood vessels, nerves, lymph nodes, and the cremaster muscle

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Spermatic Cord

Question 45

A common cyst found most often in the head of the epididymis that is composed of nonviable sperm, fat, cellular debris, and lymphocytes

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Spermatocele

Question 46

The production of sperm

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Spermatogenesis

Question 47

A condition that results from the arterial blood supply to the testicle being cut off secondary to the twisting of the testicular axis

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Testicular Torsion

Question 48

The prostatic zone that is the most common site for benign prostatic hypertrophy

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Transitional Zone

Question 49

Surgical procedure performed to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy in which prostatic tissue is removed to relieve urinary complications

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Transurethral Resection of the prostate

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The cystic dilation and formation of cysts within the rete testis

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Tubular ectasia of the Rete Testis

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The dense connective that is closely applied to each testicle; it is located within the penis

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Tunica Albuginea

Question 52

Cysts located within the tunica albuginea surrounding the testis

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Tunica Albuginea Cysts

Question 53

The structure that separates the scrotum in two separate compartments internally

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Tunica Dartos

Question 54

The paired serous coatings of the testis; hydroceles are most often found between the two layers

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Tunica Vaginalis

Question 55

A dilated group of veins found within the scrotum

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Varicocele

Question 56

A form of male contraception in which the vas deferens is surgically interrupted to prohibit the flow of sperm from the testicles

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Vasectomy

Question 57

An elevated area within the prostatic urethra at which the ejaculatory ducts meet the urethra

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Verumontanum

Question 58

Syndrome that consists of unilateral renal agenesis, ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction

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Zinner Syndrome