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1
Q

what is the spermatic cord formed from?

A

vas deferens

2
Q

what is the spermatic cord covered by?

A

internal spermatic fascia
cremasteric fascia
external spermatic fascia

3
Q

what is the role of the vas deferens?

A

transmits sperm and accessory gland secretions

4
Q

what is the testicular artery?

A

brach of the abdominal aorta which supplies testis ad epididymis

5
Q

where does the artery of vas deferens arise from?

A

inferior vesicle artery

6
Q

where does the cremasteric artery arise from?

A

the inferior epigastric artery

7
Q

where does the pampiniform plexus drain into?

A

right or left testicular vein

8
Q

what nerve supplies the cremaster?

A

genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve

9
Q

where do lymphatic vessels drain to?

A

lumbar and para-aortic nodes

10
Q

where does the scrotum drain to?

A

inguinal lymph nodes

11
Q

what is the innermost layer of the scrotum?

A

parietal layer of the tunica vaginalis

12
Q

what are the testes surrounded by?

A

the tunica vaginalis (closed peritoneal sac)

the parietal layer of the tunica vaginalis adjacent to the internal spermatic fascia

13
Q

where do the testicular arteries arise form?

A

the aorta, immediately inferiorly to the renal arteries

14
Q

where do the pampiniform plexus drain into?

A

the testicular veins

the left drains into the left renal vein and the right into the ICS

15
Q

where do the testes drain into?

A

the para-aortic nodes