Spermatic cord enters the inguinal canal through the deep inguinal ring and passes out through the superficial inguinal ring.
3 Coverings
Mnemonic: ICE TIE
| Layer | Origin |
|---|---|
| Internal spermatic fascia | Transversalis fascia |
| Cremasteric fascia | Internal oblique |
| External spermatic fascia | External oblique aponeurosis |
Contents
1. 3 Arteries:
Mnemonic: ABCD
Arteries –
- Balls (Testicular artery from abdominal aorta)
- Cremasteric artery (from inferior epigastric artery)
- Deferential artery to ductus deferens (from inferior vesical artery)
2. 3 Nerves:
Mnemonic: SIGN
- Sympathetic Nerves (around the deferential artery)
- Ilioinguinal Nerve (lies outside the spermatic cord)
- Genital branch of Genitofemoral Nerve (supplies cremaster)
3. 3 Tubes:
- Ductus deferens
- Pampiniform plexus (drains into testicular veins)
- Lymphatics (drains into lumbar and para-aortic nodes)