Seminal tract
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The seminal tract is a part of the male reproductive system and consists of Seminiferous tubules
(Tubuli seminiferi recti
, Rete testis
, Efferent ducts
), Epididymis
(Appendix
), Vas deferens
(Ampulla
) and Ejaculatory duct
.
Seminiferous tubules
Seminiferous tubules are located in the testes, and are the specific location of meiosis, and the subsequent creation of gametes, namely spermatozoa....
(Tubuli seminiferi recti
Tubuli seminiferi recti
The tubuli seminiferi recti is a structure in the testicle connecting the convoluted region of the seminiferous tubule to the rete testis, although the tubuli recti has a different appearance distinguishing it from these two structures.They enter the fibrous tissue of the mediastinum,...
, Rete testis
Rete testis
Rete testis is an anastomosing network of delicate tubules located in the hilum of the testicle that carries sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the vasa efferentia....
, Efferent ducts
Efferent ducts
The efferent ducts connect the rete testis with the initial section of the epididymis.There are two basic designs for efferent ductule structure:...
), Epididymis
Epididymis
The epididymis is part of the male reproductive system and is present in all male amniotes. It is a narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens. A similar, but probably non-homologous, structure is found in cartilaginous...
(Appendix
Appendix of the epididymis
On the head of the epididymis is a small stalked appendage . It is named the appendix of the epididymis , and is usually regarded as a detached efferent duct....
), Vas deferens
Vas deferens
The vas deferens , also called ductus deferens, , is part of the male anatomy of many vertebrates; they transport sperm from the epididymis in anticipation of ejaculation....
(Ampulla
Ampulla of ductus deferens
At the fundus of the bladder the ductus deferens of some mammalian species becomes enlarged and sometimes tortuous. This portion is termed the ampulla....
) and Ejaculatory duct
Ejaculatory duct
-Anatomy:The ejaculatory ducts are paired structures in male anatomy. Each ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle. They pass through the prostate, and open into the urethra at the Colliculus seminalis...
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