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What is the disorder that involves the twisting of the spermatic cord?
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Testicular torsion
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What is the length of spermatic cord?
7cm
What structures compose the spermatic cord where is it located?
The spermatic cord is located in the abdominal pelvic cavity and the testies which are located outside of the abdominal pelvic cavity
What are two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male?
The Testis is suspended by the spermatic cord which consist of the vas deferens and the testicular vessels enclosed with fascia and cremastric muscles
Is a congenital disorder the same as a gametic disorder?
No. A gametic disorder is one that results from an absent or defective gene. A congenital disorder is caused by incidents at birth such as starvation of oxygen after an umbilical cord is wrapped around the newborn's neck. This can cause defects such as Cerebral Palsy. A few examples of a gametic disorder are cystic fibrosis and hemophilia.
What is tightening the vocal cords?
Tightening of the vocal cords is also known as vocal cord dysfunction (VCD). This is a condition in which the muscles of the vocal cords tighten and this can make breathing difficult. It is caused by an autoimmune disorder.
What is the medical term for twisting of the spermatic cord?
The medical term for twisting of the spermatic cord is testicular torsion. It is considered a medical emergency because it can result in decreased blood flow to the testicle and lead to tissue damage if not treated promptly. Symptoms include sudden onset of severe testicular pain and swelling.
What structures compose spermatic cord?
The spermatic cord is found only in males. The spermatic cord is composed of the vas deferens which run from each testicle.
What is the disorder characterized by the spermatic cord which suspends the testes in the scrotum becoming twisted?
Testicular torsion is when the testicle gets twisted.
Where is the spermatic chord located?
The spermatic cord is a group of fibers and tissues that form part of the male reproductive system. The spermatic cord is located in the abdominal region and extends to the testicles.
What is the length of spermatic cord?
7cm
What holds the testicle in place?
Though the scrotum encloses the testes and protects them, what actually holds them in place is a a single bundle of tissues called the spermatic cord. Each testis then receives its blood supply through the spermatic cord.
Why is a non-absorbable suture left in the stump of the spermatic cord in an inguinal orchiectomy?
A long non-absorbable suture is left in the stump of the spermatic cord in case later surgery is necessary.
Why is the entire spermatic cord and the testicle removed during an inguinal orchiectomy?
The reason for this complete removal is that testicular cancers frequently spread from the spermatic cord into the lymph nodes near the kidneys.
What is a pouch that holds the testes and parts of the spermatic cord?
It is called the "Scrotum".
What is the medical term meaning dilation of the veins of the spermatic cord?
varicocele
The cord extends upward from the epididymis and is attached to each testicle?
spermatic
Cord extends upward from the epididymis and is attached to each testicle?
spermatic
