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