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The formation and function of oviduct fluid

1988; Bioscientifica; Volume: 82; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1530/jrf.0.0820843

1741-7899

Henry J. Leese,

Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies

Formation Before discussing the formation and function of oviduct fluid, it is useful to begin with some anatomical considerations. Anatomical considerations Gabriele Fallopius (1523–1562) is credited with the first correct anatomical description of the oviduct, which he termed the "tuba uteri" after its resemblance to a brass musical instrument. Nowadays the terms 'oviduct', 'Fallopian tube', 'uterine tube' and 'tube' tend to be used interchangeably. In this review, the term 'oviduct' will be used to refer to the mammal generally, the term 'Fallopian tube' to the human exclusively. The oviduct is a muscular tube with a mucous lining. However, its gross anatomy differs considerably between species, notably in the degree of coiling. It is usually divided into 4 regions; the infundibulum, fringed by fimbriae and opening via the tubal ostium into the peritoneal cavity, the ampulla, the isthmus and the uterotubal junction. Some authors term the infundibulum and fimbriae the preampulla; the uterotubal junction is also known as the intramural or interstitial portion.