DMSG1820 Scrotum Exam Questions And
Accurate Answers (A+)
Are symmetric oval shaped glands residing in the scrotum - ANSWER Testes
The testes are symmetric ______ shaped glands residing in the _________ - ANSWER Oval
scrotum
Each testis is divided into more than 250-400 _______ lobules containing the
________________ - ANSWER conical
seminiferous tubules
The seminiferous tubules then converge at the ________ of each lobule and anastomose
to form rete testis in the __________ - ANSWER apex
mediastinum (the hilum)
The epididymis is ____-______ cm and is a tubular structure beginning ___________ and
then courses ____________ to the testis. - ANSWER 6-7 cm
superiorly
posterolateral
The epididymis is divided into _______, _________, and _________, with _______ being the
largest portion - ANSWER Head, body, and tail
Head is largest
The ______________ is a small protuberance from the head of the epididymis - ANSWER
Appendix of epi
, The normal epididymis usually appears as __________ or _____________ compared with
the testis - ANSWER Isoechoic
Hypoechoic
At the upper pole of the testis, the appendix testis is attached and located between the
_______ and the _________ - ANSWER Testis
Epi
The testis is completely covered by a dense fibrous tissue termed the ____________ -
ANSWER Tunica albuginea
The posterior aspect of the tunica albuginea reflects (or folds) into the testis to form a
vertical septum known as the ________________ - ANSWER mediastinum testis
The mediastinum testis supports the ___________ and ________ coursing within the testis
and appears as a _________________ coursing craniocaudad within the testis - ANSWER
vessels and ducts
bright hyperechoic line
__________ is the hilum of the testes - ANSWER mediastinum
The __________ lines the inner walls of the scrotum and consists of what two layers -
ANSWER Tunica vaginalis
Parietal and visceral
___________ lines the scrotal wall - ANSWER Parietal layer
_________ surrounds the testis and epi - ANSWER Visceral layer
Accurate Answers (A+)
Are symmetric oval shaped glands residing in the scrotum - ANSWER Testes
The testes are symmetric ______ shaped glands residing in the _________ - ANSWER Oval
scrotum
Each testis is divided into more than 250-400 _______ lobules containing the
________________ - ANSWER conical
seminiferous tubules
The seminiferous tubules then converge at the ________ of each lobule and anastomose
to form rete testis in the __________ - ANSWER apex
mediastinum (the hilum)
The epididymis is ____-______ cm and is a tubular structure beginning ___________ and
then courses ____________ to the testis. - ANSWER 6-7 cm
superiorly
posterolateral
The epididymis is divided into _______, _________, and _________, with _______ being the
largest portion - ANSWER Head, body, and tail
Head is largest
The ______________ is a small protuberance from the head of the epididymis - ANSWER
Appendix of epi
, The normal epididymis usually appears as __________ or _____________ compared with
the testis - ANSWER Isoechoic
Hypoechoic
At the upper pole of the testis, the appendix testis is attached and located between the
_______ and the _________ - ANSWER Testis
Epi
The testis is completely covered by a dense fibrous tissue termed the ____________ -
ANSWER Tunica albuginea
The posterior aspect of the tunica albuginea reflects (or folds) into the testis to form a
vertical septum known as the ________________ - ANSWER mediastinum testis
The mediastinum testis supports the ___________ and ________ coursing within the testis
and appears as a _________________ coursing craniocaudad within the testis - ANSWER
vessels and ducts
bright hyperechoic line
__________ is the hilum of the testes - ANSWER mediastinum
The __________ lines the inner walls of the scrotum and consists of what two layers -
ANSWER Tunica vaginalis
Parietal and visceral
___________ lines the scrotal wall - ANSWER Parietal layer
_________ surrounds the testis and epi - ANSWER Visceral layer
