Appendix of the epididymis
- Appendix of the epididymis
Infobox Anatomy
Name = Appendix of the epididymis
Latin = appendix epididymidis
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Caption = The right testis, exposed by laying open the tunica vaginalis. (Appendix of epididymis labeled at center right.)
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Precursor = Wolffian duct
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On the head of the epididymis is a small stalked appendage (sometimes duplicated). It is named the appendix of the epididymis (or pedunculated hydatid), and is usually regarded as a detached efferent duct.
This structure is derived from the Wolffian duct as opposed to the appendix testis which is derived from the mullerian duct remnant.
ee also
* Appendix testis
External links
* - Torsion of Appendix Epididymis
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* (NormanAnatomyFig|testes)
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