Seminiferous tubule

*Seminiferous tubule*
Seminiferous tubule
	Seminiferous tubule in cross-section (large tubular structure – center of image) with sperm (black, tiny, ovoid bodies furthest from the outer edge of the tubular structure). H&E stain.
	1: Testicular septa; 2: Convoluted seminiferous tubules; 3: Testicular lobules; 4: Straight seminiferous tubules; 5: Efferent ductules; 6: Rete testis
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Identifiers
Latin	tubuli seminiferi
MeSH	D012671
TA	A09.3.01.022
FMA	19825
	Anatomical terminology

Seminiferous tubules are long thread-like tubes found in each of the testicles where sperm is produced. The inner lining of the tubule contains Sertoli cells.

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Human reproductive system
Female anatomy	Female reproductive system – Breasts – Cervix – Clitoris – Fallopian tubes – Bartholin's glands – Gräfenberg spot (G-spot) – Hymen – Labia – Ovaries – Skene's glands – Urethra – Uterus – Vagina – Vulva
Female physiology	Menstruation – Pregnancy – Childbirth – Lactation – Estrogen – Orgasm – Ovum
Male anatomy	Male reproductive system – Bulbourethral glands – Corpus cavernosum – Ejaculatory ducts – Epididymis – Foreskin – Frenulum – Glans penis – Penis – Prostate – Rete testis – Scrotum – Seminal vesicles – Seminiferous tubules – Sertoli cell – Spermatic cord – Testicles (testes) – Urethra – Vasa deferens (Vas deferentia)
Male physiology	Ejaculation – Erection – Orgasm – Semen – Sperm – Testosterone
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