Spermatic Cord

Anatomy Information

	Name	Spermatic Cord
	Latin	funiculus spermaticus
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	Image	male anatomypng
	Caption	Anatomy of the human male reproductive system
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	Caption2	The Spermatic Cord in the Inguinal Canal (Label for spermatic cord in lower right)
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	System
	MeshName	Spermatic+Cord
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The spermatic cord is the name given to the cord-like structure in males formed by the Vas Deferens and surrounding tissue that run from the Abdomen down to each Testicle .

CONTENTS OF SPERMATIC CORD

arteries: Testicular Artery , Deferential Artery , Cremasteric Artery

nerves: nerve to Cremaster ( Genital Branch of the Genitofemoral Nerve ) , Sympathetic nerves

Vas Deferens

Pampiniform Plexus

Lymphatic Vessels

Processus Vaginalis (remains Of)

COVERINGS

The spermatic cord is ensheathed in three layers of tissue:

'' External Spermatic Fascia '', an extension of the Innominate Fascia that overlies the Aponeurosis of the External Oblique Muscle

''cremasteric muscle and fascia'', formed from a continuation of the Internal Oblique Muscle and its fascia

'' Internal Spermatic Fascia '', continuous with the Transversalis Fascia

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The spermatic cord is sensitive to Torsion , in which the testicle rotates within its sac and kinks off its own blood supply. Testicular Torsion may result in irreversible damage to the testicle within hours.

The contents of the Abdominal Cavity may protrude into the spermatic cord, producing an Indirect Inguinal Hernia .

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Spermatic Cord