The ampulla of the oviduct, also known as the ampulla of the fallopian tube, is a region within the female reproductive system where fertilization typically occurs. It is the widest part of the oviduct, situated between the infundibulum and isthmus. The ampulla is characterized by its muscular walls and a highly folded mucosal lining, which helps facilitate the movement of the egg and sperm, as well as the early development of the embryo before it moves to the uterus.
It is the primary site for fertilization.
The ampulla is a region of the oviduct (or fallopian tube) where fertilization of the ovum occurs in over 90% of all fertilization cases. Because of this, the ampulla is also the site of most ectopic pregnancies. Please see the related links for labelled images.
The oviduct, also known as the fallopian tube in humans, is divided into four main sections: the infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus, and interstitial part. The infundibulum is the funnel-shaped opening near the ovary, which captures the released egg. The ampulla is the widest section where fertilization typically occurs, followed by the isthmus, a narrower segment connecting to the uterus. Finally, the interstitial part is the section that passes through the uterine wall.
The structure that receives the ovulated oocyte and provides a site for fertilization is called the fallopian tube, also known as the oviduct. Fertilization typically occurs in the ampulla region of the fallopian tube.
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