Fallopian (uterine) Tube

Question 1

Size

Answer 1

1. 2 tubes
2. Each is about 4 inches long
3. The 2 tubes length is twice
   the pelvis width to allow fertilized ovum time for maturation

Question 2

Site

Answer 2

1. Lies in broad ligament upper free border and its medial end is attached to uterine
   lateral angle (cornu)
2. It connects peritoneal cavity with uterine cavity

Question 3

Parts

Answer 3

4 parts from medial to lateral:
1. Intramural
2. Isthmus
3. Ampulla
4. Infundibulum

Question 4

Intramural

Answer 4

Passes inside uterus musculature to open in uterine cavity

Question 5

Isthmus

Answer 5

1. Tube narrowest part
2. lies just laterl to uterus

Question 6

Ampulla

Answer 6

1. Tube most expanded part
2. Fertilization occurs in it

Question 7

Infundibulum

Answer 7

1. Tube lateral funnel shaped end which opens into peritoneal
   cavity, close to ovary to pick up ova
2. Its free border shows number of fimbriae which curl over ovary to attract ovum, the largest of which is ovarian fimbria

Question 8

Arterial supply

Answer 8

1. Lateral 1/4: ovarian artery
2. Medial 3/4: uterine artery

Question 9

Venous drainage

Answer 9

Uterine and ovarian veins

Question 10

Lymph drainage

Answer 10

Internal iliac and paraaortic lymph nodes

Question 11

Applied anatomy: tubal ligation

Answer 11

Uterine tube ligation and division is a method of obtaining permenant birth control and is usually restricted to women who already have children