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ampulla of uterine tube

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The ampulla is the second portion of the uterine tube. It is an intermediate dilated portion, which curves over the ovary. It is the most common site of human fertilization. The word ampulla is from the Latin for flask. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampulla_of_uterine_tube ]

Term info

Label

ampulla of uterine tube

Synonyms
  • ampulla of fallopian tube
  • ampulla of oviduct
  • ampulla tubae uterinae
  • uterine tube ampulla
database cross reference
latin term
ampulla tubae uterinae [ FMA : TA FMA : 18305 ]

has related synonym

ampulla of fallopian tube, ampulla of the fallopian tube, ampulla of uterine tube

id

UBERON:0012648