5 Questions
What is the first part of the uterine tube?
Isthmus
What are the Fallopian tubes also known as?
Salpinges
How long are the Fallopian tubes in humans?
7–14 cm
What is the lining of the folded mucosa of the oviduct?
Simple columnar epithelium
What is the outermost layer of the fallopian tube wall composed of?
Visceral peritoneum
Study Notes
Fallopian Tubes
- The first part of the uterine tube is the ampulla, which is the widest part and the site of fertilization.
- The Fallopian tubes are also known as oviducts.
- The Fallopian tubes are approximately 10-12 cm (4 inches) long in humans.
- The lining of the folded mucosa of the oviduct is composed of ciliated epithelium, which helps to move the ovum towards the uterus.
- The outermost layer of the fallopian tube wall is composed of serosa, a layer of connective tissue that covers the tube and attaches it to surrounding structures.
Test your knowledge of the histology of the uterine tube, uterus, and vagina with this quiz by Dr. Stephen Uchenna Ayogu, MBBS, MSc. Explore the anatomy and structure of the uterus and uterine tubes, including the isthmus, ampulla, and infundibulum. Learn about the Fallopian tubes and their alternative names.
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