T. Clark Brelje, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Robert L. Sorenson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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MH 182 Seminal Vesicle and Ductus Deferens
Ampulla of the Ductus Deferens
The ductus deferens (or vas deferens) is a muscular tube connecting the epididymis with the urethra in the prostate. At the level of the seminal vesicle, the ductus deferens expands to form the ampulla.