9.21.11+-+SS+Scrotum,+Spermatic+Cord,+and+Testis

OBJECTIVES: > > >
 * 1)  Describe the beginning and end of the spermatic cord.
 * 1)  Name and describe the three coverings of the spermatic cord.
 * 1)  Identify the constituents of the spermatic cord:

ductus (vas) deferens testicular a.

artery of ductus deferens cremasteric a. pampiniform plexus of veins sympathetic nerve fibers genital b. of genitofemoral n. lymph vessels > > direct hernia indirect hernia > > skin > > superficial fascia with dartos muscle > > external spermatic fascia (continuation of external oblique fascia) > > cremasteric muscle/cremasteric fascia (continuation of internal oblique muscle and fascia) internal spermatic fascia (continuation of transversalis fascia) > > tunica vaginalis testis (parietal and visceral layers) > > > scrotal raphe testis spermatic cord epididymis > vas deferens > > 8. Recognize the following features of the testis and associated duct system: testis
 * 1)  Identify the function of the cremasteric muscle. Name the nerve that innervates it. Describe the cremasteric reflex.
 * 1)  Define the terms:
 * 1)  Define and name the following layers of the scrotum:
 * 1)  Recognize these additional structures:

tunica vaginalis tunica albuginea seminiferous tubules efferent ductules epididymis

vas deferens

lobule of testis