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Uterus and adnexae

Uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries, posterior aspect

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Uterus and adnexae
Uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries, posterior aspect
The specimen shown previously has been turned to expose its posterior aspect. The right ovary has been elevated.
1 . Fundus of uterus
2 . Body of uterus (covered by peritoneum)
3 . Proper ovarian ligament
4 . Isthmus of uterine tube
5 . Ligamentum teres (of uterus) (cut off)
6 . Mesovarium
7 . Mesosalpinx
8 . Ampulla of uterine tube
9 . Abdominal opening of uterine tube
10 . Free margin of ovary
11 . Posterior wall of vagina
12 . Cervix of uterus
13 . Corpus luteum
14 . Ovary
15 . Suspensory ligament of ovary
16 . Ovarian fimbria (see previous view label no. 6)
17 . Broad ligament of uterus
18 . Right margin of uterus