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Male Reproductive System Structures
Male Reproductive System Structures
Vas deferens-Transports sperm during sexual arousal.
Testis-Contains 200-300 lobules, which produce sperm and testosterone.
Tunica Vaginalis-A serous membrane that partially covers the testis.
Epididymis-Helps move sperm into the vas deferens during sexual arousal and stores sperm.
Scrotum-A structures consist of loose skin superficial fascia that support the testis.
Glan Penis-A enlarged, acorn-shaped region and the distal end of the penis.
Prepuce-Loose foreskin of the penis.
Erectile Dysfuction
Erectile Dysfuction
A condition where the penis cannot maintain an erection.
Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism
A condition where the testis do not drop into the scrotum and affects infants.
Hydrocelectomy
Hydrocelectomy
Surgical procedure to remove serous fluid from the testis.
Orchiopexy
Orchiopexy
Surgical fixation of the testicles caused by torsion or cryptorchidism.
Orchiectomy
Orchiectomy
Surgical procedure to removal the one or both testis due to cancer, trauma, or necrosis.
Circumcision
Circumcision
Surgical procedure in which part of the entire prepuce is removed.
Hypospadias Repair
Hypospadias Repair
Surgical repair of urethral opening on the underside of the penis.Â
Penectomy
Penectomy
Surgical procedure to removal of part or the entire penis.
Penile Prosthesis
Penile Prosthesis
Surgical procedure to treat erectile disfunction with an implant.
Resource list
Frey, K. B. (2018). Surgical Technology For The Surgical Technologist (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2006). Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons INC
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