Appendix of testis
The appendix testis (or hydatid of Morgagni) is a vestigial remnant of the Müllerian duct, present on the upper pole of the testis and attached to the tunica vaginalis. It is present about 90% of the time and is homologous to the fallopian tubes in females.
| Appendix of testis | |
|---|---|
The right testis, exposed by laying open the tunica vaginalis (appendix of testis is labeled at right) | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | Müllerian duct |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | appendix testis |
| TA98 | A09.3.02.010 |
| TA2 | 3612 |
| FMA | 19846 19846, 19846 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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