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Fat
Endometrium
Internal Organs
Epididymis and vas deferens
Seminal vesicles
Ejaculatory ducts
Prostate gland
Urethra
Bulbourethral glands
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Scrotum
LOCATION →
It lies below the symphysis pubis, in front of the
upper parts of the thighs and behind the penis.
STRUCTURE →
The scrotum is a pouch of
deeply pigmented skin,
fibrous tissue
connective tissue
smooth muscle.
FUNCTIONS →
It contains both the testes
It provides correct temperature for production of
sperm.
Testes
The testes (singular - testis) are the reproductive
glands of the male
SIZE →
They are about 4.5 cm long, 2.5 cm wide and 3 cm
thick.
LOCATION →
They are suspended inside the scrotum by spermatic
cords.
STRUCTURES AROUND
THE TESTES →
The testes are surrounded
by three layers of tissue
Tunica vaginalis
Tunica albuginea
Tunica vasculosa
30% of semen.
It contains a clotting enzyme which thickens the