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Male reproductive system
for PA school Anatomy
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Anatomy
Graduate
10/12/2009

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Term
cremasteric reflex
Definition
a fingernail quickly stroked along the upper medial surface of the thigh raises the testis
Term
tunica albuginea
Definition
the white, fibrous capsule that surrounds the testis
Term
tunica vaginalis
Definition
sealed, distal end of the vaginal process that lies closely apposed to the front and side of the testis
Term
epididymis
Definition
comma-shaped where sperm exit; divided into head, body, and tail
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vas deferens
Definition
the most prominent solitary structure of the spermatic cord, a thick-walled tube rich in smooth muscle fibers and responsive to sympathetic stimulation
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pampiniform plexus of the spermatic cord
Definition
the anastomotic venous plexus of the spermatic cord
Term
seminal vesicles
Definition
highly coiled tubular glands that add secretions to semen, lie against the base of the bladder
Term
ejaculatory ducts
Definition
extend from their origin near the neck of the bladder anteroinferiorly through the prostate gland
Term
base of prostate gland
Definition
faces the undersurface of the neck of the bladder
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apex of prostate gland
Definition
faces the deep perineal space
Term
3 segments of the urethra
Definition
membranous, penile, external urethral orifice
Term
muscles of urination
Definition
external urethral sphincter and compressor urethrae
Term
erectile tissues of the penis
Definition
unpaired corpus spongiosum, paired corpora cavernosa
Term
dartos muscle
Definition
smooth muscle fibers in the superficial fascia of the scrotum that are responsible for the rugosity of the skin of the scrotal sac
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bulbourethral glands
Definition
lie on the sides of the membranous urethra, have ducts that open into the urethra and contribute secretions to semen during ejaculation
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