The tail of human sperm cells is a type of cilium, that is, a flagellum.
Sperm have a tail for motility. The tail propels the spermatozoon through the female reproductive system (cervix, uterus, and Fallopian tube).
Read the full article on: What is a sperm cell like? Its structure, parts and functions ( 37).
By Marita Espejo Catena M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 11/02/2017
