QuestionSBA
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The external and internal spermatic arteries are both found within the spermatic cord.
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d
External spermatic artery
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The ductus deferens (vas deferens) is found within the spermatic cord. This is the tube which transports sperm from the epididymis to the ipsilateral ejaculatory duct.
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b
Ductus deferens
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The ilio-inguinal nerve passes through part of the inguinal canal but is not contained within the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord consists of the ductus deferens, cremaster muscle, external/internal spermatic arteries, artery to ductus deferens, spermatic nerve, remnants of the processus vaginalis, and lymphatics.
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a
Ilio-inguinal nerve
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The remnant of the processus vaginalis is found within the spermatic cord.
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e
Processus vaginalis
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The cremasteric artery is found within the spermatic cord.
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c
Cremasteric artery
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Direct and indirect inguinal hernias
Topic
135
General surgery
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A patient is admitted for surgery for an indirect inguinal hernia. During the operation, the spermatic cord is identified and appears to be compressed by the hernia.

Which of the following is not contained within the spermatic cord?
a