Ampulla of fallopian tube

System Reproductive
SNOMED CT 245497001

Ampulla of fallopian tube

Definition

The ampulla is the second portion of the uterine tube. It is an intermediate dilated portion, which curves over the ovary. It is the most common site of human fertilization. The word ampulla is from the Latin for flask.

Also known as ampulla of oviduct, ampulla of uterine tube, ampulla tubae uterinae, uterine tube ampulla — per UBERON

The Ampulla of fallopian tube is a part of the Reproductive.

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