A&P FRS: Fallopian tubes

  1. Fallopian tubes
    made up of the ostium and the infindibulum

    they are the first part of the female duct system

    aka salpinx

    aka uterine tubes
  2. What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
    they are a passageway for ova to move from ovary to uterus

    they are the usual place of fertilization

    movement in them occur through peristaltic movement
  3. Where are the fallopian tubes located?
    in the upper angles of the uterus
  4. Ostium
    medial or proximal opening into the uterus
  5. Infindibulum
    lateral or distal opening with finger-like projections (fimbriae) to collect ova
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lecaly
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A&P FRS: Fallopian tubes
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A&P FRS: Fallopian tubes
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