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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
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
Where are the fallopian tubes located?
in the upper angles of the uterus
Ostium
medial or proximal opening into the uterus
Infindibulum
lateral or distal opening with finger-like projections (fimbriae) to collect ova
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A&P FRS: Fallopian tubes
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A&P FRS: Fallopian tubes
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2012-04-07T19:26:24Z
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