anatomy and physiology of male

reproductive system

Male Reproductive System

Urinary Bladder
Seminal Vesicle
Rectum
Symphysis Pubis
Ejaculatory duct
Ampulla
Prostate Gland
Urethra
Cowper’s Gland
Corpus Cavernosum
Ductus deferens
(Vas deferens)
Corpus Spongiosum
Epididymis
Glans Penis
Testis
Prepuce
Scrotum
External Urethral Orifice
 anatomy and physiology of male
reproductive system

Table: Summary of Functions

PARTS FUNCTION
External urethral orifice  outlet for urine and semen excretion
Prepuce  protective, retractable skin covering the penis
Glans penis  presenting and penetrating part of the penis
Corpus spongiosum  erectile tissues of the penis
Corpus cavernosum  contain blood network of blood vessels which are
distended with blood during penile erection
Urethra  common passageway for urine and semen
Ampulla  dilation on which some part of semen are poised prior to
ejaculation
Seminal Vesicle  produce fluid added to the secretion of testes forming the
semen
Scrotum  skin pouch for containing the testes and surrounding parts
Testes  Spermatogenesis- production of sperm
 Hormone secretion- e.g. testosterone
Epididymis  carry sperm from the testes to the vas deferens
Ductus deferens (Vas deferens  muscular tube for the passage of semen from testes to
ejaculatory duct
Cowper’s gland (Bulbourethral gland)  produce fluid for lubrication of the penis before
intercourse
Prostate gland  produce fluid which form a part of semen
Ejaculatory duct  passage through which semen enters the urethra
Rectum  passageway for stool
Urinary Bladder  stores urine for discharge
Symphysis Pubis  cartilaginous join