Epididymis

Question 1

Shape, position, and size

Answer 1

1. Comma-shaped duct
2. At lateral aspect of testis posterior border
3. 5 cm long
4. Formed of highly coiled single tube packed in fibrous coat
5. When uncoiled, it is about 6 meters long
6. Sperms reservoir

Question 2

Parts

Answer 2

1. Head
2. Body
3. Tail

Question 3

Head

Answer 3

1. Expanded upper end above testis upper pole
2. Formed by fusion of vasa efferentia expanded parts

Question 4

Body

Answer 4

1. Central part
2. Posterolateral to testis and separated from it laterally by epididymis sinus

Question 5

Tail

Answer 5

1. Lower pointed end
2. Related to testis lower pole
3. Continuous as vas deferens

Question 6

Atrial supply

Answer 6

1. Testicular artery
2. Artery of vas

Question 7

Venous drainage

Answer 7

Pampiniform venous plexus

Question 8

Lymph drainage

Answer 8

Para-aortic lymph nodes