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.
- Fundus of uterus
- Cavity of uterus
- Corpus albicans (sectioned)
- Vesicular follicle (unopened)
- Corpus luteum (recent)
- Corpus luteum (regressing)
- Upper pointer: Perimetrium (tunica serosa) Lower pointer: Myometrium (muscular tunic)
- Endometrium (mucosal tunic)
- Isthmus of uterus
- Cervix of uterus (supravaginal part)
- Anterior wall of vagina (cut and retracted)
- Cervix of uterus (vaginal part)
- Opening of uterus (note junction of cervical and vaginal mucosa)
- Posterior labium uterine opening
- Opening of uterine tube
- Left ovary (elevated)
- Uterine tube
- Ligamentum teres (of uterus)
- Broad ligament of uterus