An adequate knowledge of normal anatomy of the scrotum and its content is mandatory to identify the structures during imaging evaluation, and to understand their modifications when pathologies occur. In this chapter anatomy of the scrotal wall, testis, and cord will be described with particular ...
Testicular anomalies include inflammatory disorders (orchitis and epididymitis), testicular and epididymal cysts, torsion, infarction, atrophy, trauma, and neoplasia. Disorders affecting the scrotum include accumulation of fluid (hydrocele and hematocele) and scrotal hernia. Inflammatory and traumatic ...
These structures work together, and problems in any of the structures can result in dysfunction, depending on the nature and location of the disorder. Tunica Albuginea The tunica albuginea serves to protect the testes inside the scrotum. This layer of connective tissue serves to protect the ...
Testes and epididymides are the paired male reproductive organs involved in the production, development and storage of sperm. Testis 1/5 Synonyms: none The testes (testicles) are male reproductive glands found in a saccular extension of the anterior abdominal wall called the scrotum. They ar...
In the male reproductive system, thescrotumhouses the testicles or testes (singular: testis), including providing passage for blood vessels, nerves, and muscles related to testicular function. Thetestesare a pair of male reproductive organs that produce sperm and some reproductive hormones. Each tes...
In subcutaneous and canalicular testes a well defined gubernaculum was found representing a morphologic continuity from the testis to the bottom of the scrotum. The gubernaculum was detectable in only one of four abdominal testicles. In 75% of the patients the serous communication between the ...
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An overview of the anatomy and contents of the male pelvic cavity. Start Testis and epididymis Testes and epididymides are involved in the production and storage of sperm. Start Scrotum and spermatic cord Learn about the contents, coverings and neurovascular supply of the scrotum and sp...
Figure 2. This anterior view shows the structures of the scrotum and testes. Testes Thetestes(singular = testis) are the malegonads—that is, the male reproductive organs. They produce both sperm and androgens, such as testosterone, and are active throughout the reproductive lifespa...