The
Epididymides
The sperm cells which are constantly being produced in the seminiferous tubules are moved into collection tubes which lie on the surface of each testicle. Such a collection tube is called epididymis (plural: epididymides), and it is about ca. 6m (20 feet) long. However, it is so twisted and convoluted that it seems no longer than the testicle itself. A sperm cell needs several weeks to traverse the collection tube. During this time it develops a limited ability to move by itself. |
