Uterine tubes
Uterine Tubes
The Uterine Tubes, also known as Fallopian Tubes (pronunciation: /ˈfæləpiən ˈtjuːbz/), are a pair of female reproductive organs that play a crucial role in the reproductive system.
Etymology
The term "Fallopian Tube" is derived from the name of the 16th-century Italian anatomist Gabriele Falloppio, who made significant contributions to the understanding of the female reproductive system. The term "Uterine Tube" is more descriptive of the tube's connection to the uterus.
Function
The primary function of the uterine tubes is to transport sperm towards the egg, and to guide the fertilized egg, or zygote, to the uterus. Fertilization usually occurs within the uterine tubes.
Anatomy
The uterine tubes are approximately 10-12 cm long and are situated on either side of the uterus within the pelvic cavity. Each tube extends from an opening at the edge of the uterus, to the fringed, funnel-shaped infundibulum, which is close to the ovary but not directly connected to it.
Related Terms
- Ovary: The female reproductive organ that produces eggs and hormones.
- Uterus: The female reproductive organ where a fertilized egg implants and grows.
- Zygote: The cell resulting from the fusion of an egg and a sperm.
- Infundibulum: The funnel-shaped opening of the uterine tube near the ovary.
- Pelvic cavity: The space within the pelvis that contains reproductive, urinary, and digestive organs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uterine tubes
- Wikipedia's article - Uterine tubes
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