The Male Pelvis

Question 1

___: mass of ectopic adrenal tissue within the testicle; are associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia or Cushing syndrome

Answer 1

adrenal rest

Question 2

___: a protein produced by the fetal yolk sac, fetal gastrointestinal tract, and the fetal liver; may also be produced by some malignant tumors

Answer 2

alpha-Fetoprotein

Question 3

___: the testicular appendage located at the head of the epididymis

Answer 3

appendix epididymis

Question 4

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

Answer 4

appendix testis

Question 5

___: the testicular appendage located between the body and tail of the epididymis

Answer 5

appendix vas

Question 6

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

Answer 6

“bell-clapper” deformity

Question 7

___: the benign enlargement of the prostate gland

Answer 7

benign prostatic hypertrophy

Question 8

___: the appearance of a torsed testicular appendage that can be observed as a blue dot just under the skin surface

Answer 8

“blue dot” sign

Question 9

___: deep layer of fascia that covers the corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum of the penis

Answer 9

Buck fascia

Question 10

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

Answer 10

bulbourethral gland

Question 11

___: a sexually transmitted disease that can lead to infection of the genitals

Answer 11

chlamydia

Question 12

___: paired erectile tissues of the penis

Answer 12

corpus cavernosa

Question 13

___: component of erectile tissue of the penis that contains

the urethra

Answer 13

corpus spongiosum

Question 14

___: the muscle that raises the testicle

Answer 14

cremaster muscle

Question 15

___: the condition of having an undescended testis or testicles

Answer 15

cryptorchidism

Question 16

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

Answer 16

digital rectal examination

Question 17

___: the tube that connects the epididymis to the seminal vesicles

Answer 17

ductus (vas) deferens

Question 18

___: subcutaneous spot of bleeding

Answer 18

ecchymosis

Question 19

___: small benign mass within the testicle that contains keratin

Answer 19

epidermoid cyst

Question 20

___: a cyst located anywhere along the length of the epididymis

Answer 20

epididymal cyst

Question 21

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

Answer 21

epididymis

Question 22

___: inflammation of all or part of the epididymis

Answer 22

epididymitis

Question 23

___: inflammation of the epididymis and testis

Answer 23

epididymo-orchiti

Question 24

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

Answer 24

germ cell tumor

Question 25

___: sexually transmitted disease that leads to infection of the genitals

Answer 25

gonorrhea

Question 26

___: a collection of blood within the scrotum

Answer 26

hematocele

Question 27

___: the presence of blood within the semen

Answer 27

hematospermia

Question 28

___: hormone produced by the trophoblastic cells of the early placenta; may also be used as a tumor marker in nongravid patients and males

Answer 28

human chorionic gonadotropin

Question 29

___: a fluid collection within the scrotum; most often found between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis

Answer 29

hydrocele

Question 30

___: from an unknown origin

Answer 30

idiopathic

Question 31

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

Answer 31

inguinal canal

Question 32

___: the protrusion of bowel or abdominal contents through the inguinal canal

Answer 32

inguinal hernia

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Klinefelter syndrome

Question 34

___: the structure that separates the scrotum into two compartments externally

Answer 34

median raphe

Question 35

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

Answer 35

mediastinum testis

Question 36

___: frequent urination at night

Answer 36

nocturia

Question 37

___: an anomaly where left renal vein entrapment occurs | between the superior mesenteric artery and abdominal aorta

Answer 37

nutcracker syndrome

Question 38

___: a fold of peritoneum

Answer 38

omentum

Question 39

___: the surgery that moves an undescended testis into the scrotum

Answer 39

orchiopexy

Question 40

___: inflammation of the testis or testicles

Answer 40

orchitis

Question 41

___: the group of veins in the spermatic cord

Answer 41

pampiniform plexus

Question 42

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

Answer 42

peripheral zone

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Peyronie disease

Question 44

___: a protein produced by the prostate gland

Answer 44

prostate-specific antigen

Question 45

___: inflammation of the prostate gland

Answer 45

prostatitis

Question 46

___: a pus collection within the scrotum

Answer 46

pyocele

Question 47

___: a network of tubules that carry sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis

Answer 47

rete testis

Question 48

___: an extratesticular calculus

Answer 48

scrotal pearl

Question 49

___: sac of cutaneous tissue that holds the testicles

Answer 49

scrotum

Question 50

___: a fluid that contains secretions from the testicles, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland

Answer 50

semen

Question 51

___: small glands located superior to the prostate gland and posterior to the base of the bladder, which secrete an alkaline-based fluid

Answer 51

seminal vesicles

Question 52

___: the location of spermatogenesis within the testicles

Answer 52

seminiferous tubules

Question 53

___: the most common malignant neoplasm of the testicles

Answer 53

seminoma

Question 54

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

Answer 54

spermatic cord

Question 55

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

Answer 55

spermatocele

Question 56

___: the production of sperm

Answer 56

spermatogenesis

Question 57

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

Answer 57

testicular torsion

Question 58

___: the prostatic zone that is the most common site for benign prostatic hypertrophy

Answer 58

transitional zone

Question 59

___: surgical procedure performed to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy in which prostatic tissue is removed to relieve urinary complications

Answer 59

transurethral resection of the prostate

Question 60

___: the cystic dilation and formation of cysts within the rete testis

Answer 60

tubular ectasia of the rete testis

Question 61

___: the dense connective tissue that is closely applied to each testicle; it is also located within the penis

Answer 61

tunica albuginea

Question 62

___: cysts located within the tunica albuginea surrounding the testis

Answer 62

tunica albuginea cysts

Question 63

___: the structure that separates the scrotum into two separate compartments internally

Answer 63

tunica dartos

Question 64

___: the paired serous coatings of the testis; hydroceles are most often found between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis

Answer 64

tunica vaginalis

Question 65

___: testicles that do not descend into the scrotum; also referred to as cryptorchidism

Answer 65

undescended testis

Question 66

___: performed by attempting to forcibly exhale while keeping the mouth and nose closed

Answer 66

Valsalva maneuver

Question 67

___: a dilated group of veins found within the scrotum

Answer 67

varicocele

Question 68

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

Answer 68

vasectomy

Question 69

___: an elevated area within the prostatic urethra at which the ejaculatory ducts meet the urethra

Answer 69

verumontanum

Question 70

___: syndrome that consists of unilateral renal agenesis, ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction

Answer 70

Zinner syndrome