Ovarian medulla

System Reproductive

Ovarian medulla

Definition

Highly vascular stroma found in the center of the ovary that forms from embryonic mesenchyme and contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves; this stroma forms the tissue of the hilum by which the ovarian ligament is attached, and through which the blood vessels enter; it does not contain any ovarian follicles.

Also known as medulla of ovary, medulla ovarii (zona vasculosa) — per UBERON

The Ovarian medulla is a part of the Reproductive.

Also identified as