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Male Reproductive Tract - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 12:36, 26 November 2012
, 12:36, 26 November 2012→Spermatic Cord
===Spermatic Cord===
===Spermatic Cord===
The spermatic cord comprises the '''ductus deferens''', testicular vessels and nerves. It runs from the abdomen caudally, through the '''inguinal canal'''. The inguinal canal is formed by the '''deep and superficial inguinal rings'''.
The spermatic cord comprises the '''ductus deferens''', testicular vessels and nerves, lymphatics and their serous coverings. It runs from the abdomen caudally, through the '''inguinal canal'''. The inguinal canal is formed by the '''deep and superficial inguinal rings'''.
*Deep inguinal ring: Opening between the ''internal abdominal oblique'', ''rectus abdominis'', prepubic tendon and inguinal ligament.
*Deep inguinal ring: Opening between the ''internal abdominal oblique'', ''rectus abdominis'', prepubic tendon and inguinal ligament.
*Superficial inguinal ring: Opening in the ''external abdominal oblique''.
*Superficial inguinal ring: Opening in the ''external abdominal oblique''.