Fimbria (female reproductive system)
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| Fimbria (female reproductive system) | |
|---|---|
| Uterus and uterine tubes | |
| 1: Ovary 2: Medial surface 3: Lateral surface 4: Free border 5: Mesovarial margin 6: Tubal extremity 7: Uterine extremity 8: Oviduct (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 | |
| Latin | fimbria ovarica |
| Gray's | subject #267 1257 |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | f_07/14185583 |
In the female reproductive system, the fimbria is a fringe of tissue near the ovary leading to the Fallopian tube.
When ovulation is about to occur, the sex hormones activate the fimbria, causing it to hit the ovary in a gentle, sweeping motion.
[edit] Additional images
Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind. |
[edit] External links
- Histology at BU 18501loa - "Female Reproductive System: oviduct; infundibulum and fimbria"
- SUNY Figs 43:02-08 - "Posterior view of the broad ligament of the uterus, on the left side."
- SUNY Anatomy Image 9646
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