This study aimed to assess the relation between the morphometric and histological attributes of the
epididymis, and epididymal semen features in mature dromedary camels. The testes with the
attached epididymis (n=50) were collected from adult camels along the rutting season from
December to April. The separated epididymis was evaluated for weight and length prior to the
dissection. Samples from each epididymal segment were processed for histomorphometric
examination. Epithelial height, luminal diameter, tubular diameter, stereocilia height, muscular coat
thickness and histogram of the intra luminal content were measured. The harvested epididymal
semen was evaluated for motility, concentration and livability. The intra-luminal cellular contents
(histogram in pixels), epithelial and stereocilia heights, and muscular coat thickness were maximal
in the epididymal head. The epididymal tail showed wider luminal and tubular diameters than head
and body. The tubular diameter and histogram were positively correlated (p |
