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Epididymis

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that sits atop the testis and serves as a storage site for sperm, where they mature and gain the ability to swim. It plays a crucial role in the male reproductive system by facilitating sperm transport from the testes to the vas deferens.

AP course connection

Topic 27.1: 27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Testicular Reproductive System

Unit 27

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