Appendix of the epididymis

Appendix of the epididymis

Infobox Anatomy
Name = Appendix of the epididymis
Latin = appendix epididymidis
GraySubject = 258
GrayPage = 1242



Caption = The right testis, exposed by laying open the tunica vaginalis. (Appendix of epididymis labeled at center right.)


Caption2 =
System =
Precursor = Wolffian duct
MeshName =
MeshNumber =
DorlandsPre = a_54
DorlandsSuf = 12147676
On the head of the epididymis is a small stalked appendage (sometimes duplicated). It is named the appendix of the epididymis (or pedunculated hydatid), and is usually regarded as a detached efferent duct.

This structure is derived from the Wolffian duct as opposed to the appendix testis which is derived from the mullerian duct remnant.

ee also

* Appendix testis

External links

* - Torsion of Appendix Epididymis
*
* (NormanAnatomyFig|testes)


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Epididymis — 1: Epididymis 2: Head of epididymis 3: Lobules of epididymis 4: Body of epididymis 5: Tail of epididymis 6: Duct of epididymis 7: Deferent duct (ductus deferens or vas deferens) …   Wikipedia

  • Appendix — Appendix, from the Latin word of the same name, may refer to an Index / Bibliography. * In book design , an appendix is a reference section at the end of a book (see Addendum#Books) * In anatomy, a section at the end of an organ; in particular… …   Wikipedia

  • appendix epididymidis — [TA] appendix of epididymis: a remnant of the mesonephros sometimes found on the head of the epididymis; called also appendage of epididymis …   Medical dictionary

  • Appendix epididymis — A small cystic projection from the surface of the epididymis which represents a remnant the embryologic mesonephros. The epididymis is a structure within the scrotum attached to the backside of the testis. The epididymis is a coiled segment of… …   Medical dictionary

  • appendix — 1. SYN: appendage. 2. [TA] A wormlike intestinal diverticulum extending from the blind end of the cecum; it varies in length and ends in a blind extremity. SYN: a. vermiformis [TA], a. ceci, processus vermiformis, vermiform appendage, vermiform …   Medical dictionary

  • List of sexology topics — This is a list of topics related to sexology, human sexuality and marriage customs, and related topics such as human sexual anatomy, reproductive biology, andrology, gynaecology, obstetrics and, where relevant, anthropology. Note that this list… …   Wikipedia

  • Testis — The testis (or testicle) is the male sex gland. A pair of testes are located behind the penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. The testes have two functions: one in regard to sperm and the other in regard to hormones. The testes produce and …   Medical dictionary

  • Efferent ducts — Schematic drawing of testicle and epididymis. 1 Tunica albuginea, 2 Septula testis, 3 Lobulus testis, 4 Mediastinum testis, 5 Tubuli seminiferi contorti, 6 Tubuli seminiferi recti, 7 Rete testis, 8 Ductuli efferen …   Wikipedia

  • Male reproductive system (human) — This article is about the human male reproductive system. For the male reproductive systems of other organisms, see Sexual reproduction. Male reproductive system (human) Drawing of the Male Internal Sexual Anatomy Latin …   Wikipedia

  • Testicle — Diagram of male (human) testicles …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”