epididymis
Testicular maturation tube
The epididymis is a tightly coiled tube behind each testicle where sperm mature and are stored before ejaculation.
It connects the testicle to the vas deferens.
Inflammation of this structure is epididymitis, typically causing testicular pain and swelling.
anatomy
Sperm-producing male organ
- scrotumPouch containing male gonads
- vas deferensSperm-transporting tube
- tunica vaginalisTesticular serous sheath
- male genitaliaMasculine reproductive anatomy
function
Male reproductive cells
- semenMale reproductive secretion
- ejaculateDischarge or exclaim suddenly
- spermatogenesisMale gamete formation
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
medical
Urinary tract medicine
- andrologyMale reproductive medicine
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- microsurgeryMagnified procedures on minute structures
pathology
Fluid around testis causing swelling
- infertilityInability to reproduce
- vasectomy reversalProcedure restoring male fertility
testicle
Sperm-producing male organ
- scrotumPouch containing male gonads
- vas deferensSperm-transporting tube
- tunica vaginalisTesticular serous sheath
spermatozoa
Male reproductive cells
- semenMale reproductive secretion
- ejaculateDischarge or exclaim suddenly
- spermatogenesisMale gamete formation
urology
Urinary tract medicine
- andrologyMale reproductive medicine
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
microsurgery · testicular exam · fertility treatment · cryopreservation
hydrocele
Fluid around testis causing swelling
- infertilityInability to reproduce
- vasectomy reversalProcedure restoring male fertility