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The spermatic cord begins within the inferior abdomen and ends within the scrotum. It is formed at the opening of the inguinal canal at the deep inguinal ring, located lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels and ends at the posterior border of the testes where its contents go on to supply various structures of the testes and scrotum.
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Spermatic cord
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The femoral artery is a continuation of the external iliac artery as it travels below the inguinal ligament. It passes under the ligament and enters the thigh to supply the lower limb.
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Femoral artery
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The external iliac artery arises from the bifurcation of the common iliac artery. They pass anterior and medial to the psoas major muscles and exit the pelvic girdle posterior and inferior to the inguinal ligament to become the femoral artery.
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External iliac artery
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The inguinal ligaments attaches from the anterior superior iliac crest to the pubic tubercle. It forms the floor of the inguinal canal where the spermatic cord runs.
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Inguinal ligament
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The ureters are bilateral thin tubular structures connecting the kidneys to the bladder, intraabdominally.
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Ureter
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## Summary

The spermatic cord is a bundle of structures that run from the scrotum to the abdominal cavity.

## Anatomy

The spermatic cord starts in the inferior abdomen and travels through the inguinal canal, entering the deep inguinal ring. It passes through the inguinal canal and traverses the scrotum through the superficial inguinal ring. The spermatic cord ends in the scrotum at the posterior testicular border.

The spermatic cord is contained within three layers.

- External spermatic fascia
- Cremaster muscle and its fascia
- Internal spermatic fascia

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## Contents

The contents of the spermatic cord are as follows:

1. Pampiniform plexus
2. Vas deferens
3. Cremasteric artery
4. Testicular artery
5. Artery of the vas deferens
6. Sympathetic nerve fibres
7. Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
8. Lymphatic vessels
9. Tunica vaginalis

## Clinical points
The spermatic cord is prone to twisting (also known as torsion) which can compromise the blood supply to the testis. If this is not treated quickly this can lead to infarction of the testis.
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