Ovarian fossa
The ovarian fossa is a shallow depression on the lateral wall of the pelvis, where in the ovary lies.
| Ovarian fossa | |
|---|---|
 Female pelvis and its contents, seen from above and in front. | |
 Bifurcation of the aorta and the right iliac arteries - side view. (Diagram is of a male, but internal and external iliac arteries are in similar positions in female) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Fossa ovarica |
| TA98 | A10.1.02.510F |
| TA2 | 3725 |
| FMA | 21030 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
This ovarian fossa 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
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1254 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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