Mesosalpinx

Summary

The mesosalpinx is part of the lining of the abdominal cavity in higher vertebrates, specifically the portion of the broad ligament that stretches from the ovary to the level of the fallopian tube.

Mesosalpinx
Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind. (Mesosalpinx not labeled, but region visible above ovary.)
Details
Identifiers
Latinmesosalpinx
TA98A10.1.02.507F
TA23802
FMA19808
Anatomical terminology
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References edit

  This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1261 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links edit

  • pelvis at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (uterus, broadligament)