Mediastinum testis
Mediastinum testis
The Mediastinum testis (pronunciation: me-di-as-ti-num tes-tis) is an important anatomical structure found within the testis. It is a network of fibrous connective tissue that extends from the top to the bottom of the testis, and it serves as the point of convergence for the seminiferous tubules.
Etymology
The term "mediastinum" is derived from the Latin medius (middle) and -stinum (partition), indicating its central location within the testis. The term "testis" is also Latin in origin, meaning "witness" - a reference to the organ's role in establishing male sexual characteristics and fertility.
Anatomy
The mediastinum testis is located along the posterior border of the testis. It is a complex network of fibrous connective tissue that houses the rete testis, a series of tubules where spermatozoa are transported from the seminiferous tubules. The mediastinum testis also contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves that supply the testis.
Related Terms
- Testis: The male reproductive organ that produces sperm and hormones.
- Seminiferous tubules: The site of sperm production within the testis.
- Rete testis: A network of tubules located in the mediastinum testis that transport sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the efferent ductules.
- Efferent ductules: Small ducts that transport sperm from the rete testis to the epididymis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mediastinum testis
- Wikipedia's article - Mediastinum testis
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