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What is the name of the tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the penis?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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How are the male and female pelvises anatomically different?
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The male pelvis is typically more flexible than the female pelvis.
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The female pelvis has a more acute pubic arch angle than the male pelvis.
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The male pelvis has a larger pelvic inlet compared to the female pelvis.
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The female pelvis is generally wider and shallower than the male pelvis.
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Begin by understanding the functional differences: The female pelvis is adapted for childbirth, which influences its shape and size compared to the male pelvis.
Examine the pelvic inlet: The female pelvis has a larger and more circular pelvic inlet to facilitate childbirth, whereas the male pelvis has a heart-shaped inlet.
Consider the pubic arch angle: The female pelvis has a wider pubic arch angle (greater than 90 degrees) compared to the male pelvis, which typically has a narrower angle.
Look at the overall shape: The female pelvis is generally wider and shallower, providing more space for childbirth, while the male pelvis is narrower and deeper.
Review the sacrum and coccyx: In females, the sacrum is shorter and less curved, and the coccyx is more flexible, allowing for more space during childbirth, whereas in males, these structures are more rigid and curved.
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