fallopian tube

Ovary-to-uterus channel

A fallopian tube is one of two narrow tubes in the female reproductive system that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.

Fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian tube.

A pregnancy that implants there rather than in the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy—a dangerous condition requiring medical intervention.

anatomy

ampulla

Small sealed medical container

isthmusNarrow strip connecting landmasses
serosaFluid-secreting tissue layer
mucosaMoist organ lining

ovary · uterus · pelvic cavity · gynecology · reproductive tract

fertility

conception

Formation of an idea

ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
implantationEmbedding into tissue

pregnancy · blocked tubes · fertility treatment · IVF · natural conception · reproductive health · family planning

pathology

ectopic pregnancy

Implantation outside the uterus

endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
adhesionsTissues abnormally joined together
scarringPermanent mark formation

chlamydia · gonorrhea

procedures

tubal ligation

Fallopian tube severance surgery

laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes

function

cilia

Hairlike cellular projections

peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves

Categories

body partsarm, leg, hand, back, chest
reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm
tubestube, tubing, rubber tubing, test tube, inner tube
gynecologyPap smear, cervix, pelvic exam, colposcopy, ovary
Urogenital Anatomybladder, kidney, kidneys, urethra, ureter
body passagesmouth, nose, ear, nostril, anus

Opposites

reproductive tract direction/function

fallopian tubebirth canal

Newborn's emergence pathway

Family

oviduct, fallopian tubes, fallopian

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