Rete testis

Rete testis
Position of the rete testis within the testicle
Details
PrecursorWolffian duct
Identifiers
Latinrete testis
MeSHD012152
TA98A09.3.01.024
TA23601
FMA19834
Anatomical terminology

The rete testis (/ˈrti ˈtɛstɪs/ REE-tee TES-tis; pl.: retia testes) is an anastomosing network of delicate tubules located in the hilum of the testicle (mediastinum testis) that carries sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the efferent ducts. It is the homologue of the rete ovarii in females.[1] Its function is to provide a site for fluid reabsorption.