Question

what is the length of epididymis

Answer 1

Epididymis is divided into 3 parts namely Caput, Corpus and Cauda epididymis which sums upto 6m in length.

Answer 2

Length of the epididymis is about 6m.

Some important points on epididymis:-

1. Epididymis is a part of testis in male reproductive system.

2. It helps in maturation of the sperm.

3. It can be divided into three parts Caput epididymis which is the uppermost part, middle as corpus epididymis and last cauda epididymis which is the tail of the epididymis.

4. It actually temporary stores sperm for some some time it may be up to one month.

5. There are two layers are found in the wall of the epididymis.

6. Cauda epididymis is also known as globus minor.

7. Caput epididymis is also known as globus major.