Fallopian tubes

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Fallopian Tubes

The Fallopian tubes, also known as uterine tubes or salpinges (singular salpinx), are two very fine tubes lined with ciliated epithelia, leading from the ovaries of female mammals into the uterus, via the uterotubal junction.

Pronunciation

  • /fəˈləʊpiən tuːbz/

Etymology

The term "Fallopian tube" is derived from the name of the Italian anatomist Gabriele Falloppio, who made a number of important contributions to the field of anatomy and physiology in the 16th century.

Function

The primary function of the Fallopian tubes is to transport sperm towards the egg, which is released by the ovary, and to then guide the fertilized egg (or zygote) to the uterus. This process is crucial for reproduction.

Related Terms

  • Ovary: The female reproductive organ that produces eggs and hormones.
  • Uterus: The female organ of reproduction where the fertilized egg implants and grows.
  • Zygote: The cell resulting from the union of an ovum and a spermatozoon (including the organism that develops from that cell).
  • Sperm: The male reproductive cell or gamete.
  • Reproduction: The biological process by which new individuals of the same species are produced.

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