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Male Genitals

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Corpora cavernosa
cylindric column of erectile tissue located on the dorsal side of the penis, surround urethra
Corpus spongiosum
cylindric column of erectile tissue, anterior
Glands
located at the distal end of shaft, end of corpora cavernosa
Corona
shoulder wehere glads join the shaft
Foreskin/prepuce
over the glans, the skin folds back on itself forming a hood or flap
Scrotum
loose protective sac, which is a continuation of the abdominal wall
Rugae
thin skin lying in folds of the scrotum
Cremaster muscle
controls the size of the scrotum by responding to temperature
What is best temp for producing sperm
3 degrees below abdominal temperature
Testis
produces sperm, solid oval shape, suspended vertically by spermatic cord
Which testis is lower
left, because left has a longer spermatic cord
Epididymis
markedly coiled duct system, main storage of sperm
Vas deferens
connects to epididymis and continuous with macular duct
Spermatic cord
arteries, veins, lymphatics and nerves, ascending long posterior border of the testis though the inguinal canal into abdomen
Ejaculatory duct
empties into urethra from vas deferens
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