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Globus minor

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The globus minor is the tail of the epididymis, a cordlike structure just behind the testis.

The globus major is the head of the epididymis.

In terms of orientation, the globus minor is the lower end of the epididymis while the globus major is the upper end.</P> Globus is Latin word meaning (not unexpectedly) a globe or sphere.

The adjective is globoid or spheroid.

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