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Rete testis

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Rete testis
Vertical section of the testis, to show the arrangement of the ducts. (Rete testis visible at center, written vertically.)
Details
PrecursorWolffian duct
Identifiers
MeSHD012152
TA98A09.3.01.024
TA23601
FMA19834
Anatomical terminology

Rete testis is an anastomosing network of delicate tubules located in the hilum of the testicle that carries sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the vasa efferentia.

Rete tubular ectasia is a disorder of the rete testis in which many benign cysts are present.