Visceral systems
Ejaculatory duct
Ductus ejaculatorius
- System
- Visceral systems
- Regions
- Trunk, Pelvis
- Side
- Left and right
- Part of
- Male internal genitalia
DescriptionUnreviewed
The ejaculatory ducts (ductus ejaculatorii) are paired structures in male anatomy.
Each ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle.
They pass through the prostate, and open into the urethra above the seminal colliculus.
During ejaculation, semen passes through the prostate gland, enters the urethra and exits the body via the urinary meatus.
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Names
- Latin
- Ductus ejaculatorius
- English
- Ejaculatory duct
- French
- Conduit éjaculateur
- Spanish
- Conducto eyaculador
- Portuguese
- Duto ejaculatório