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Uterus and adnexae

Cavity of uterus; ovary sectioned transversely

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Uterus and adnexae
Cavity of uterus; ovary sectioned transversely
The uterine cavity has been opened by means of a T-shaped incision through the anterior wall of the uterus. The right ovary has been sectioned transversely. The sectioned surface of the ovary exhibits a vesicular follicle, a fresh corpus luteum, a regressing corpus luteum and a corpus albicans. The specimen is viewed from in front.
  1. Fundus of uterus
  2. Cavity of uterus
  3. Corpus albicans (sectioned)
  4. Vesicular follicle (unopened)
  5. Corpus luteum (recent)
  6. Corpus luteum (regressing)
  7. Upper pointer: Perimetrium (tunica serosa) Lower pointer: Myometrium (muscular tunic)
  8. Endometrium (mucosal tunic)
  9. Isthmus of uterus
  10. Cervix of uterus (supravaginal part)
  11. Anterior wall of vagina (cut and retracted)
  12. Cervix of uterus (vaginal part)
  13. Opening of uterus (note junction of cervical and vaginal mucosa)
  14. Posterior labium uterine opening
  15. Opening of uterine tube
  16. Left ovary (elevated)
  17. Uterine tube
  18. Ligamentum teres (of uterus)
  19. Broad ligament of uterus