Intratesticular ducts
Sperm, released from the germinal epithelium lining the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, are transported through three intratesticular tubules to reach the epididymis: convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubule; straight portions (tubuli recti) of the seminiferous tubule; and rete testis. The rete, in turn, transports sperm from the mediastinum through the tunica albuginea and into the efferent ducts of the head of the epididymis. 100x
Tunica albuginea
Sperm, released from the germinal epithelium lining the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, are transported through three intratesticular tubules to reach the epididymis: convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubule; straight portions (tubuli recti) of the seminiferous tubule; and rete testis. The rete, in turn, transports sperm from the mediastinum through the tunica albuginea and into the efferent ducts of the head of the epididymis. 100x
Mediastinum
Sperm, released from the germinal epithelium lining the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, are transported through three intratesticular tubules to reach the epididymis: convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubule; straight portions (tubuli recti) of the seminiferous tubule; and rete testis. The rete, in turn, transports sperm from the mediastinum through the tunica albuginea and into the efferent ducts of the head of the epididymis. 100x
Convoluted portions of seminiferous tubules
Sperm, released from the germinal epithelium lining the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, are transported through three intratesticular tubules to reach the epididymis: convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubule; straight portions (tubuli recti) of the seminiferous tubule; and rete testis. The rete, in turn, transports sperm from the mediastinum through the tunica albuginea and into the efferent ducts of the head of the epididymis. 100x
Straight portion
Sperm, released from the germinal epithelium lining the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, are transported through three intratesticular tubules to reach the epididymis: convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubule; straight portions (tubuli recti) of the seminiferous tubule; and rete testis. The rete, in turn, transports sperm from the mediastinum through the tunica albuginea and into the efferent ducts of the head of the epididymis. 100x
Rete testis
Sperm, released from the germinal epithelium lining the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, are transported through three intratesticular tubules to reach the epididymis: convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubule; straight portions (tubuli recti) of the seminiferous tubule; and rete testis. The rete, in turn, transports sperm from the mediastinum through the tunica albuginea and into the efferent ducts of the head of the epididymis. 100x
