Spermatic Cord (also known as Cord, Spermatic, Cords, Spermatic): Either of a pair of tubular structures formed by DUCTUS DEFERENS; ARTERIES; VEINS; LYMPHATIC VESSELS; and nerves. The spermatic cord extends from the deep inguinal ring through the INGUINAL CANAL to the TESTIS in the SCROTUM.

NIH MeSH · D013085Anatomy

Spermatic Cord

Also known asCord, Spermatic · Cords, Spermatic · Spermatic Cords · Funiculus Spermaticus

Definition

Either of a pair of tubular structures formed by DUCTUS DEFERENS; ARTERIES; VEINS; LYMPHATIC VESSELS; and nerves. The spermatic cord extends from the deep inguinal ring through the INGUINAL CANAL to the TESTIS in the SCROTUM.

MeSH classification

  • A05.360.444.777

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Common questions about Spermatic Cord

What does Spermatic Cord mean in medicine?
Either of a pair of tubular structures formed by DUCTUS DEFERENS; ARTERIES; VEINS; LYMPHATIC VESSELS; and nerves. The spermatic cord extends from the deep inguinal ring through the INGUINAL CANAL to the TESTIS in the SCROTUM. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Spermatic Cord known by any other names?
Yes. Spermatic Cord is also referred to as Cord, Spermatic, Cords, Spermatic, Spermatic Cords, Funiculus Spermaticus in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Spermatic Cord sit in the medical classification?
Spermatic Cord falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A05.360.444.777). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D013085) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗