What is the appendix Vesiculosa?
ve·sic·u·lar ap·pend·ages of epoophoron [TA] a small fluid-filled cyst attached by a slender stalk to the fimbriated end of the uterine tube; a vestigial remnant of the embryonic mesonephric duct.
What is epoophoron and Paroophoron?
The epoophoron is a homologue to the epididymis in the male. While the epoophoron is located in the lateral portion of the mesosalpinx and mesovarium, the paroophoron (residual remnant of that part of the mesonephric duct that forms the paradidymis in the male) lies more medially in the mesosalpinx.
What is epoophoron duct?
The epoophoron or epoöphoron (also called organ of Rosenmüller or the parovarium) is a remnant of the Mesonephric duct that can be found next to the ovary and fallopian tube.
What is paraphoron?
[ păr′ō-ŏf′ə-rŏn′ ] n. Any of the scattered rudimentary tubules located in the broad ligament between the epoophoron and the uterus. parovarium.
What is the function of epoophoron?
The epoophoron is a vestige of an epididymis, entirely nonfunctional in the female, that would have become a structure in a male that is responsible for temporary storage of sperm while they undergo final maturation.
Where is the Mesosalpinx?
the Fallopian tube
Serous layer of the Fallopian tube, also known as mesosalpinx (Fig. 2A), is the outer tissue layer that wraps around the Fallopian tube and is part of the peritoneal cavity lining. Mesosalpinx is composed of epithelial cells of mesothelium and a mesh of serous membrane lining (interstitial connective tissue).
What does the mesometrium cover?
The mesometrium is the mesentery of the uterus. It constitutes the majority of the broad ligament of the uterus, excluding only the portions adjacent to the uterine tube (the mesosalpinx) and ovary (the mesovarium). Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind.
What is the function of the perimetrium?
The perimetrium protects the uterus from friction by forming a smooth layer of simple squamous epithelium along its surface and by secreting watery serous fluid to lubricate its surface.
What is the function of mesosalpinx?
The mesosalpinx encloses and suspends the uterine tube within the pelvic cavity. In addition, it encloses anastomoses between the uterine and ovarian vessels. The mesovarium is the posterior extension of the broad ligament, containing the ovary.
What does mesometrium mean?
[ mĕz′ə-mē′trē-əm ] n. The part of the broad ligament of the uterus that is below the mesosalpinx.
What is a mesometrium?
The mesometrium is the largest portion and extends laterally from the entire surface of the uterus. The mesosalpinx is the fold of peritoneum draping over both uterine tubes, and the mesovarium is the fold attaching the anterior portion of each ovary to the posterior part of the broad ligament.