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Uterus and adnexae

Uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries, anterior aspect

Image #164-2

KEYWORDS: Ovary, Uterus, Muscles and tendons.

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Uterus and adnexae
Uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries, anterior aspect
The specimen, from an 18-year old girl, is viewed from in front. The ovaries have been elevated. The peritonealized parts of the specimen can be distinguished from the non-peritonealized lower portions by tracing the cut margin of peritoneum indicated in the drawing at 11.
  1. Fundus of uterus
  2. Uterine extremity of ovary
  3. Ovary
  4. Ovarian follicle
  5. Infundibulum of uterine tube (pointers also indicate tubal fimbriae)
  6. Ovarian fimbria
  7. Tubal extremity of ovary
  8. Mesosalpinx
  9. Ligamentum teres (of uterus) (cut off)
  10. Body of uterus
  11. Cut margin of peritoneum
  12. Anterior wall of vagina (note vaginal rugae)
  13. Posterior wall of vagina
  14. Cervix of uterus
  15. Isthmus of uterine tube
  16. Abdominal opening of uterine tube
  17. Ampulla of uterine tube (indicated by two pointers, it tapers abruptly medially into the isthmus (15)
  18. Mesovarium
  19. Broad ligament of uterus (parametrium)