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Chapter 24

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Anatomy of the Male

Reproductive System

Testis Learning Objectives
Epididymis
Ductus Deferens • Define and be able to explain the signifi-
Scrotum cance of the bold italic terms in this
chapter.
Inguinal Canal • Briefly describe the process of spermat-
Descent of the Testis ogenesis, including the seminiferous
Castration tubules, sustentacular and interstitial
Accessory Sex Glands cells, spermatogonium, and the location
Ampullae of the testes in the scrotum.
Vesicular Glands • Trace the path of spermatozoa from
development in the seminiferous tubules
Prostate Gland of the testes to ejaculation from the
Bulbourethral Glands penile urethra.
Penis • Describe testicular descent into the
Prepuce scrotum and then explain how this
Muscles of the Male Genitalia process results in both the parietal and
Blood and Nerve Supply of the Male visceral layers of vaginal tunic and the
Genitalia contents of the spermatic cord.
• Compare and contrast the musculocav-
ernous versus fibroelastic penes.
• Describe the contents of the spermatic
cord and their relationship with the
inguinal canal and the cremaster muscle.
• Identify the male accessory reproductive
glands on a gross specimen or schematic
figure.
• Briefly describe the neurovascular sup-
ply to the male genitalia.

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