Fallopian tube

Fallopian tubes
Schematic frontal view of female anatomy
Cross-section of Fallopian tube, stained and viewed under microscope
Details
System	Reproductive system
Artery	tubal branches of ovarian artery, tubal branch of uterine artery via mesosalpinx
Lymph	lumbar lymph nodes
Identifiers
Latin	Tuba uterina
Greek	Salpinx
MeSH	D005187
TA	A09.1.02.001
FMA	18245
Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata]

The fallopian tubes (also known as oviducts and uterine tubes) connect the ovaries to the uterus. The fallopian tubes let the ovum pass into the uterus. The ovum is able to be fertilized by sperm during sexual intercourse.^[1]

1. ↑ Williams, J (2018). Williams obstetrics. New York: McGraw-Hill Education Medical. p. 52. ISBN 9781259644320.