Appendix of epididymidis
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| Appendix of the epididymis | |
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| The right testis, exposed by laying open the tunica vaginalis (appendix of epididymis labeled at center right) | |
| Latin | Appendix epididymidis |
| Gray's | subject #258 1242 |
| Precursor | Wolffian duct |
The appendix of the epididymis (or pedunculated hydatid) is a small stalked appendage (sometimes duplicated) on the head of the epididymis. It is usually regarded as a detached efferent duct.
This structure is derived from the Wolffian duct (Mesonephric Duct) as opposed to the appendix testis which is derived from the mullerian duct (Paramesonephric Duct) remnant.
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This article incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy.
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- MedEd at Loyola urology/torapx2.htm - Torsion of Appendix Epididymis
- SUNY Anatomy Image 7754
- inguinalregion at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (testes)
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