ductus deferens: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	vas deferens

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Medical illustration of a human male testis with labeled structures including the epididymis, ductus (vas) deferens, testicular artery, pampiniform plexus, efferent ductules, septa, lobules, and tunica albuginea, showing the anatomy and connections of the male reproductive system.

Medical illustration of a sagittal section of the human male reproductive system, showing the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, urinary bladder, urethra, rectum, and associated ducts and glands, each labeled for anatomical reference.

Medical illustration of the male reproductive system in cross-section, showing labeled anatomical structures such as the penis, testis, scrotum, prostate, urethra, seminal vesicle, and associated ducts and glands.

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vasectomy testis sperm penis urethra semen prostate gland seminal vesicle scrotum bulbourethral gland ejaculatory duct

Muscles of facial expression, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC). Human face, human head.

Characteristics of the Human Body

Male muscle, man flexing arm, bicep curl.

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