The Testicular Descent in Human Origin, Development and Fate of the Gubernaculum Hunteri, Processus Vaginalis Peritonei, and Gonadal Ligaments

The testicular descent (descensus testis) is described in a complete series of human material from stage 14 CC to the adult state by using own phases. Central points of interest in this work are answers to questions which have been discussed controversially by generations of scientists and which are...

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Main Authors: Barteczko, K.J., Jacob, M.I. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2000, 2000
Edition:1st ed. 2000
Series:Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Materials and Methods
  • 2.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • 2.2 Immunohistochemistry
  • 3 Transabdominal (Inner) Descent of Gonads — Anlage of Diaphragm and Cranial Mesonephric Ligament
  • 4 Development, Shape and Fate of the Gubernaculum Hunteri and Processus Vaginalis Peritonei — Phases of Testicular Descent
  • 4.1 Results
  • 4.2 Discussion
  • 5 Origin of the Caudal Ligaments of the Ovary and Uterus
  • 6 Summary and Conclusions
  • References