Rete testis
The rete testis (/ˈriːti ˈtɛstɪs/ REE-tee TES-tis) is an anastomosing network of delicate tubules located in the hilum of the testicle (mediastinum testis) that carries sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the efferent ducts. It is the homologue of the rete ovarii in females. Its function is to provide a site for fluid reabsorption.
| Rete testis | |
|---|---|
Position of the rete testis within the testicle | |
1: Testicular septa 2: Convoluted seminiferous tubules 3: Testicular lobules 4: Straight seminiferous tubules 5: Efferent ductules 6: Rete testis | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | Wolffian duct |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | rete testis |
| MeSH | D012152 |
| TA98 | A09.3.01.024 |
| TA2 | 3601 |
| FMA | 19834 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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