The epithelium lining the seminiferous tubules composed of primary male germ cells (SPERMATOGONIA) and supporting SERTOLI CELLS. As SPERMATOGENESIS proceeds, the developing germ cells migrate toward the lumen. The adluminal compartment, the inner two thirds of the tubules, contains SPERMATOCYTES and the more advanced germ cells.

DUI

D012670 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0019640

History note

91(75); was see under TESTIS 1975-90

Public note

91; was see under TESTIS 1975-90