1. The Fallopian Tube

2. The Uterine Tubes
The Fallopian tubes begin at the junction of the fundus and body of uterus and extend towards the ovary
Lateral end free, expanded and open
Lateral end has finger like processes called the fimbriae
The longest fimbria is called the ovarian fimbria
The remainder between the two layers of the broad ligament

3. Parts
The fimbriated end called the infundibulum lies coiled behind the broad ligament
Laterally the tube is tortuous and dilated – the ampulla
The straight portion adjacent to the uterus – the isthmus
The part in the wall of the uterus - intramural part
Made of smooth muscle
Mucous membrane – folds – ciliated columnar epithelium
The peritoneum which covers the tube and forms a sheet is called the mesosalpinx
Blood Supply
Tubal branch of the ovarian artery – below the tube – between the two layers of the broad ligament – anastomoses with the uterine artery
Venous drainage into the internal iliac vein
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage into the paraaortic nodes