epididymis

Synonyms:
  • parorchis
German: Epididymis
Japanese: 精巣上体

Anatomy. The convoluted cordlike structure attached to the posterior of the testis. Epididymis consists of the head (caput), the body (corpus), and the tail (cauda). Maturation and storage of sperm occur in the epididymis.

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