Ovarian cortex

System Reproductive

Ovarian cortex

Definition

The layer of the ovary lying immediately beneath the tunica albuginea, composed of connective tissue cells and fibers, among which are scattered primary and secondary (antral) follicles in various stages of development; the cortex varies in thickness according to the age of the individual, becoming thinner with advancing years; included in the follicles are the cumulus oophorus, membrana granulosa (and the granulosa cells inside it), corona radiata, zona pellucida, and primary oocyte; the zona pellucida, theca of follicle, antrum and liquor folliculi are also contained in the follicle; also in the cortex is the corpus luteum derived from the follicles.

Also known as cortex of ovary, cortex ovarii (zona parenchymatosa) — per UBERON

The Ovarian cortex is a part of the Reproductive.

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