Ovarian fossa

Fossa ovarica

  • Related terms: Ovarian fossa female

Definition

The ovarian fossa is a shallow depression on the lateral wall of the pelvis, where in the ovary lies. It has the following boundaries:

  • Superiorly: by the external iliac artery and vein

  • Anteriorly and inferiorly: by the broad ligament of the uterus

  • Posteriorly: by the ureter, internal iliac artery and vein

  • Inferiorly: by the obturator nerve, artery and vein

References

wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovarian_fossa

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