esticular Pain and Swelling COMPLETE WITH RATIONALE GRADED A+ (Regis College)

Testicular Pain and Swelling COMPLETE WITH
RATIONALE GRADED A+ (Regis College)




tunica albuginea - -----ANSWER---->thick,
fibrous encasement surrounding each testis


tunica vaginalis - -----ANSWER---->covers
anterior and lateral aspect of each testis


why is anatomy important - -----ANSWER----
>risk for torsion and hydrocele

,(twisting and swelling)


Epididymis - -----ANSWER---->single, fine,
tubular structure promoting sperm maturation
and motility


4-5 cm in length


rests posterolateral to testis


spermatic cord - -----ANSWER---->suspend
testicle superiorly


contains internal and external spermatic
arteries and spermatic veins

,scrotal ligament - -----ANSWER----
>gubernaculum


anchors testis to scrotum


vas deferens - -----ANSWER---->distinct
muscular tube


extends cephalad in spermatic cord from tail of
epididymis


passes through inguinal canal and joins seminal
vesicles to form paired ejacultaroy dycts in
prostatic urethra


testicular PE - -----ANSWER---->examine penis,
retract skin if uncircumcised

, visualize glands, urethral meatus, shaft


inspect for ulcerations, cysts, absessesses,
plaques


check urethra for d/c, anatomical placement,
erosion


scrotum may be contracted and testicles high
riding if room is cold


adult testicles should be - -----ANSWER---->4-5
cm in length
usually bilateral