Tuba uterina

Tuba Uterina

The Tuba Uterina, also known as the Fallopian Tube, is a part of the female reproductive system in mammals. It is a pair of tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus, serving as a conduit for the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.

Anatomy

The Tuba Uterina is approximately 10-12 cm long and is divided into four parts: the infundibulum, the ampulla, the isthmus, and the uterine part. The infundibulum is the funnel-shaped end near the ovary, the ampulla is the longest section where fertilization usually occurs, the isthmus is the narrower part adjacent to the uterus, and the uterine part is the segment within the uterine wall.

Function

The primary function of the Tuba Uterina is to transport sperm to the egg for fertilization, and then transport the fertilized egg, or zygote, to the uterus for implantation. The cilia in the lining of the tube help in this transportation process.

Clinical Significance

Diseases and conditions affecting the Tuba Uterina can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Surgical procedures such as tubal ligation are performed on the Tuba Uterina for permanent birth control.

See Also

• Female reproductive system
• Ovary
• Uterus
• Fertilization
• Ectopic pregnancy