Anatomy
The fallopian tube (Tuba uterina/Slapinx) is a paired female sexual organ. It lies within the abdominal cavity (peritoneal cavity), which is called the intraperitoneal position, and provides the connection between the ovaries (ovaries) and the uterus. The fallopian tube has a length of about 10-15 cm and consists of a funnel (infundibulum) near the ovary, which is equipped with many fimbriae to receive the egg (follicle) after ovulation.
The egg is then transported towards the uterus via the so-called Ampulla tuba uterina, a widening of the fallopian tube, where fertilization with the male sperm also takes place, and a constriction (isthmus). Since the fallopian tube consists of a muscle layer (myosalpinx), the transport of the egg towards the uterus can be promoted by rhythmic contractile movements. Likewise, numerous cilia help to transport the eggs and the fluid in the fallopian tube downwards (caudally). Both muscle contractions and cilia support the sperm during their migration towards the fallopian tube (ampoule) in order to fertilise the egg at this point.
