Scrotum and Prostate - Part 2

Question 1

What does the epididymis empty into?

Answer 1

Ductus deferens

Question 2

Where is the epididymis located compared to the testis?

Answer 2

Lateral and posterior to the testis

Question 3

Where does the epididymis extend?

Answer 3

From the superior to the inferior pole of each testis

Question 4

What is the epididymis divided into? (3)

Answer 4

1. Head
2. Body
3. Tail

Question 5

Where is the head of the epididymis located compared to the testis?

Answer 5

Posterior and superior to the testis

Question 6

Where is the body of the epididymis located compared to the testis?

Answer 6

Directly posterior to the testis

Question 7

Where is the tail of the epididymis located compared to the testis?

Answer 7

Posterior and inferior to the testis

Question 8

Where is the mediastinum located?

Answer 8

Located in the posterior medial border of the testis

Question 9

What do the rete testis do?

Answer 9

Transports seminal fluid from the testis to the epididymis

Question 10

What does the rete testis connect?

Answer 10

The epididymis to the superior testis

Question 11

What is the spermatic cord do?

Answer 11

It is a support structure

Question 12

Where is the spermatic cord located?

Answer 12

On the posterior border of the testes

Question 13

Where does the spermatic cord course?

Answer 13

Between the abdominal cavity and scrotum through the inguinal
canal

Question 14

What is the spermatic cord made up of? (7)

Answer 14

1. Arteries
2. Veins
3. Nerves
4. Lymphatics
5. Seminal duct
6. Fatty tissue
7. Connective
   tissue

Question 15

What is the vas deferens?

Answer 15

A small tube that transports sperm from each testis to the prostatic urethra

Question 16

What is another term for the vas deferens?

Answer 16

Ductus deferens

Question 17

What does the inferior border (apex) of the prostate provide?

Answer 17

An exit for the urethra

Question 18

What does the superior border (base) of the prostate in contact with?

Answer 18

The urinary bladder

Question 19

How many lobes consist in the prostate?

Answer 19

5

Question 20

What are the 5 lobes of the prostate? (4)

Answer 20

1. Anterior
2. Middle
3. Posterior
4. Two lateral lobes

Question 21

What are the 3 zones of the prostate?

Answer 21

1. Central
2. Peripheral
3. Transitional

Question 22

Where does the prostate lie compared to the seminal vesicles and the urinary bladder?

Answer 22

Inferior to it

Question 23

Where does the prostate lie compared to the symphysis pubis and rectal ampulla? (2)

Answer 23

1. Symphysis pubis = posterior

2. Rectal ampulla = anterior

Question 24

What is another term for rectal ampulla?

Answer 24

Space of Retzius

Question 25

Where does the prostate lie compared to Denonvilliers’ fascia?

Answer 25

Anterior to it

Question 26

What is the prostate attached to the symphysis pubis by?

Answer 26

Prostatic ligaments

Question 27

What does the urethra divide?

Answer 27

The prostate into anterior (fibromuscular) and posterior (glandular) sections - anatomical landmark

Question 28

How much does the central zone comprise of glandular tissue?

Answer 28

25%

Question 29

What is the central zone resistant to?

Answer 29

Disease

Question 30

How much does the peripheral zone comprise of glandular tissue?

Answer 30

70%

Question 31

What regions of the prostate does the peripheral zone occupy? (3)

Answer 31

1. Posterior 2. Lateral 3. Apical

Question 32

What is the most common site for prostate cancer?

Answer 32

Peripheral zone

Question 33

How much does the transitional zone comprise of glandular tissue and periurethral glands?

Answer 33

5%

Question 34

Where is the transitional zone adjacent to?

Answer 34

The proximal urethral sphincter

Question 35

Where does BPH originate?

Answer 35

Transitional zone