2023年4月6日 · Epididymitis (ep-ih-did-uh-MY-tis) is an inflammation of the coiled tube, called the epididymis, at the back of the testicle. The epididymis stores and carries sperm. Males of any age can get epididymitis.

The epididymis (/ ɛ p ɪ ˈ d ɪ d ɪ m ɪ s /; pl.: epididymides / ɛ p ɪ d ɪ ˈ d ɪ m ə d iː z / or / ɛ p ɪ ˈ d ɪ d ə m ɪ d iː z /) is an elongated tubular genital organ attached to the posterior side of each one of the two male reproductive glands, the testicles.

2024年10月1日 · Epididymitis (up-uh-DID-uh-MI-tis) is inflammation of your epididymis (ep-uh-DID-uh-miss) that causes discomfort or pain in your scrotum, testicle or epididymis. Your epididymis is a coiled tube at the back of your testicle — most people have one behind each testicle (plural epididymides).

2024年5月9日 · The epididymis is a long tube where sperm is transported from the testes to the vas deferens. Sperm mature inside the epididymis.

2024年4月25日 · Epididymitis is when you get inflammation of your epididymis (a coiled tube on the back of your testicles). It’s usually caused by a bacterial infection and goes away with antibiotics.

2023年5月24日 · Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, a tube located at the back of the testicles. We explain the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

2023年8月3日 · The epididymis is an essential component of the male reproductive tract. It is a site of sperm storage and maturation until the time of their discharge to the ductus deferens ( vas deferens ). In this article we aim to cover the embryology, anatomy , histology and functions of …

2023年10月15日 · The testes are the site of sperm production and hormone synthesis, while the epididymis has a role in the storage of sperm. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the testes and epididymis – their structure, vasculature, innervation and clinical correlations.

The epididymis receives sperm from the tubules in the mediastinum testis, the region in the testis in which all its sperm-producing tubules converge and empty. Leading from the mediastinum to the head of the epididymis are 15–20 small, tightly coiled ducts called the ductuli efferentes.

2024年10月8日 · The epididymis (plural: epididymides) is situated adjacent to the testis within the scrotal sac. Its primary function is the collection, maturation and transport of sperm via the ductus deferens. Gross anatomy The epididymis is an elongated str...