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The fallopian tubes are part of the female reproductive tract. The fallopian tubes can also be known as the oviducts and uterine tract and are said to be 'j-shaped'<ref>TeachMeAnatomy. (2016). The Fallopian (Uterine) Tubes. [online] Available at: http://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/fallopian-tubes/ [Accessed 4 Dec. 2016].</ref>. | The fallopian tubes are part of the female reproductive tract. The fallopian tubes can also be known as the oviducts and uterine tract and are said to be 'j-shaped'<ref>TeachMeAnatomy. (2016). The Fallopian (Uterine) Tubes. [online] Available at: http://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/fallopian-tubes/ [Accessed 4 Dec. 2016].</ref>. | ||
The function of the fallopian tubes is to allow and aid passage of the | The function of the fallopian tubes is to allow and aid passage of the [[Ovum]] to the [[Uterus|uterus]] having come from the ovary<ref>Paxton, S., Adele, and Peckham, M. (2016). The Leeds Histology Guide. [online] Histology.leeds.ac.uk. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/female/oviduct.php [Accessed 4 Dec. 2016].</ref>. | ||
Specialised structures such at the 'finger-like' projections of the ciliated epithelial cells found lining the inner mucosa allow this function to be carried out effectively by having a wave like movement assisting the movement of the ova. | Specialised structures such at the 'finger-like' projections of the [[Cilia|ciliated]] epithelial cells found lining the inner mucosa allow this function to be carried out effectively by having a wave like movement assisting the movement of the ova. | ||
The tubes have a wall of smooth muscle which also assists the movement as it contracts allowing for effective transportation<ref>TeachMeAnatomy. (2016). The Fallopian (Uterine) Tubes. [online] Available at: http://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/fallopian-tubes/ [Accessed 4 Dec. 2016].</ref>. | The tubes have a wall of [[Smooth muscle|smooth muscle ]]which also assists the movement as it contracts allowing for effective transportation<ref>TeachMeAnatomy. (2016). The Fallopian (Uterine) Tubes. [online] Available at: http://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/fallopian-tubes/ [Accessed 4 Dec. 2016].</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 22:51, 4 December 2016
The fallopian tubes are part of the female reproductive tract. The fallopian tubes can also be known as the oviducts and uterine tract and are said to be 'j-shaped'[1].
The function of the fallopian tubes is to allow and aid passage of the Ovum to the uterus having come from the ovary[2].
Specialised structures such at the 'finger-like' projections of the ciliated epithelial cells found lining the inner mucosa allow this function to be carried out effectively by having a wave like movement assisting the movement of the ova.
The tubes have a wall of smooth muscle which also assists the movement as it contracts allowing for effective transportation[3].
References
- ↑ TeachMeAnatomy. (2016). The Fallopian (Uterine) Tubes. [online] Available at: http://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/fallopian-tubes/ [Accessed 4 Dec. 2016].
- ↑ Paxton, S., Adele, and Peckham, M. (2016). The Leeds Histology Guide. [online] Histology.leeds.ac.uk. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/female/oviduct.php [Accessed 4 Dec. 2016].
- ↑ TeachMeAnatomy. (2016). The Fallopian (Uterine) Tubes. [online] Available at: http://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/fallopian-tubes/ [Accessed 4 Dec. 2016].