Ultrastructural Features in the Epididymis of the Dog (Canis familiaris, L.)

The ultrastructure of the epididymal duct of the dog is described in this paper. The epididymis was divided into three morphofunctional segments: initial, middle and terminal. The cellular population of the lining epithelium is formed from principal, apical, basal and clear cells. The peritubular st...

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Published in:Anatomia, histologia, embryologia histologia, embryologia, 2001-12, Vol.30 (6), p.327-332
Main Authors: Chimming, Bruno Cesar, Alberta Vicentini, Carlos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Dogs - anatomy & histology
Epididymis - cytology
Epididymis - ultrastructure
Male
Microscopy, Electron - veterinary
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning - veterinary
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Summary:The ultrastructure of the epididymal duct of the dog is described in this paper. The epididymis was divided into three morphofunctional segments: initial, middle and terminal. The cellular population of the lining epithelium is formed from principal, apical, basal and clear cells. The peritubular stroma and the tubular interstitium surrounding the epithelium are also described. The outcome is compared to the description made in other species of mammals.
ISSN:0340-2096
1439-0264
DOI:10.1046/j.1439-0264.2001.00338.x