Spermatic Cord

Question 1

where does the spermatic cord begin?

Answer 1

it begins at the deep inguinal ring

Question 2

what are the 3 concentric layers covering the spermatic cord?

Answer 2

1) external spermatic fascia
2) cremasteric fascia
3) internal spermatic fascia

Question 3

what is the function of the cremaster muscle?

Answer 3

temperature regulation of sperm

Question 4

is the cremaster smooth or skeletal muscle?

Answer 4

skeletal

Question 5

what is the external spermatic fascia derived from?

Answer 5

external oblique aponeurosis

Question 6

T/F the cremasteric fascia is derived from external oblique aponeurosis

Answer 6

False, the creamsteric fascia is dervived from internal obliques aponeurosis

Question 7

Internal spermatic fascia is derived from what?

Answer 7

transversalis fascia

Question 8

Varicocele

Answer 8

vericose veins within the panpiniform plexus

Question 9

what does the spermatic cord contain?

Answer 9

1) ductus deferens
2) testicular artery
3) paminiform plexus of veins
4) artery to the ductus deferens
5) cremasteric artery
6) genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
7) remenant of the processus vaginalis
8) autonomic nerves
9) lymphantics

Question 10

T/F the Ilioninguial Nerve runs thru the inguinal canal and superficial inguinal ring and is part of the spermatic cord

Answer 10

False, it is not part of the spermatic cord

Question 11

what are the branches of the Ilioinguinal nerve?

Answer 11

1) femoral branch

2) anterior scrotal or anterior labial nerve

Question 12

what does the anterior labial nerve supply?

Answer 12

the mons pubis and the anterior part of the labia majora

Question 13

what does the anterior scrotal nerve supply?

Answer 13

the root of the penis