Ampulla of Fallopian tube
The ampulla is the third portion of the fallopian tube. It is an intermediate dilated portion, which curves over the ovary.
| Ampulla of Fallopian tube | |
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 1: Ovary 2: Medial surface 3: Lateral surface 4: Free border 5: Mesovarial margin 6: Tubal extremity 7: Uterine extremity 8: Fallopian tube 9: Opening of fallopian tube 10: Infundibulum of fallopian tube 11: Fimbriae of fallopian tube 12: Ovarian fimbria 13: Ampulla of fallopian tube 14: Isthmus of fallopian tube 15: Uterine part of fallopian tube 16: Uterine opening of fallopian tube | |
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| Latin | ampulla tubae Fallopian |
| TA | A09.1.02.006 |
| FMA | 18305 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
It is the most common site of human fertilization.
The word ampulla is from Latin for flask.
External links
- Anatomy photo:43:04-0104 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "The Female Pelvis: The Oviduct"
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