Infundibulum
Infundibulum
Infundibulum (pronounced in-fun-dib-yuh-luhm) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a funnel-shaped structure. The term is derived from the Latin word 'infundibulum', meaning 'funnel'.
Anatomy
In anatomy, the term 'infundibulum' is used to describe several different funnel-shaped structures. These include:
- The Infundibulum of uterine tube, also known as the ovarian fimbria, which is the portion of the fallopian tube closest to the ovary.
- The Infundibulum of pituitary gland, which is the stalk that connects the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
- The Infundibulum of lung, which is a part of the bronchial tree in the lungs.
Etymology
The term 'infundibulum' is derived from the Latin word 'infundibulum', meaning 'funnel'. This is due to the funnel-like shape of the structures that the term is used to describe.
Related Terms
- Fimbria: A fringe of tissue near the ovary leading to the infundibulum of the uterine tube.
- Hypothalamus: A region of the brain that controls a range of bodily functions, including the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.
- Pituitary gland: A small gland at the base of the brain that produces a variety of hormones.
- Bronchial tree: The branching system of bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Infundibulum
- Wikipedia's article - Infundibulum
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