Archives of Histology and Cytology
Online ISSN : 1349-1717
Print ISSN : 0914-9465
ISSN-L : 0914-9465
Three-Dimensional Structures of the Neck Region of the Hamster Spermatozoa in the Caudal Epididymis
Masao HAMASAKIMitsugu WAKIMOTOToshinori MAEHARAHitoshi MATSUO
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1994 Volume 57 Issue 1 Pages 59-65

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Three-dimensional structures of the capitulum and first mitochondria in the neck region of the hamster spermatozoa, were observed with transmission (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Some capitula revealed a variable contour even in the caudal epididymis, but most finally developed to form a typical wagonette shape. The final shape of the capitulum is probably produced by the aid of apical protrusion of the right, pyramidal mitochondrium. The right and left first mitochondria were triangular pyramids in contour, while the dorsal and ventral ones were rod-like in shape. The mutual transformations between the capitulum and the first mitochondria are discussed in relation to the completion of the neck region.

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