Fallopian Tube

• Ovarian Ligament


  Connects ovary medially to uterine cornua
• Mesovarium


  Connects anterior ovary to posterior broad ligament
• Infundibulopelvic Ligament


  Contains vessels, extends from lateral pelvic wall to ovary
• Internal Iliac Artery and Vein


  Posterior and lateral to the ovary
• Iliopsoas Muscle


  Landmark for lateral aspect of adnexa
• Hilum of the Ovary


  Located on the superoanterior surface
• Graafian Follicle


  Another term for dominant follicle
• Fossa of Waldeyer


  Shallow peritoneal fossa on lateral pelvic wall
• Cortex


  Functional tissue with oocytes and follicles
• Medulla


  Inner portion of the ovary
• Ovarian Vasculature


  Supplied by uterine and ovarian arteries
• Fallopian Tube


  Muscular canal extending from cornua to ovary
• Interstitial Segment


  Short section passing through uterine wall
• Isthmus


  Middle portion of the fallopian tube
• Ampulla


  Widest and longest portion where egg fertilization occurs
• Infundibulum


  Contains fimbriae, opens into pelvic peritoneal cavity
• Mucosal Lining


  Contains cilia to propel egg through the fallopian tube
• Muscle Layer


  Contributes to the structure of the fallopian tube
• Serosal Coating


  Outer covering of the fallopian tube