Longitudinal duct of epoophoron

Ductus longitudinalis epoophori

  • Eponym: Gärtner's duct; Malpighian canal
  • Related terms: Longitudinal duct

Definition

The epoophoron may contain 10-15 transverse small ducts or tubules that lead to the Gartner’s duct (also longitudinal duct of epoophoron) that represents the caudal remnant of the Mesonephric duct and passes through the broad ligament and the lateral wall of the cervix and vagina.

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