Ovarian fossa
Depression on the lateral wall of the pelvis / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The ovarian fossa is a shallow depression on the lateral wall of the pelvis, where in the ovary lies.
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Ovarian fossa | |
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Latin | fossa ovarica |
TA98 | A10.1.02.510F |
TA2 | 3725 |
FMA | 21030 |
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This ovarian fossa has the following boundaries:
- anteriorly : by the external iliac artery and vein
- inferiorly : by the broad ligament of the uterus
- posteriorly: by the ureter, internal iliac artery and vein
- laterally (on the floor of fossa): by the obturator nerve, artery and vein