common oviduct [FBbt_00004913]
Epithelial tube that connects the lateral oviducts to the uterus (Heifetz et al., 2000; Adams and Wolfner, 2007; Kapelnikov et al., 2008; Heifetz et al., 2014; McQueen et al., 2022). It is lined with a chitinous intima, and surrounded by circular muscles (McQueen et al., 2022).
common oviduct
ID: FBbt_00004913
Adult Anatomy
Epithelial tube that connects the lateral oviducts to the uterus (Heifetz et al., 2000; Adams and Wolfner, 2007; Kapelnikov et al., 2008; Heifetz et al., 2014; McQueen et al., 2022). It is lined with a chitinous intima, and surrounded by circular muscles (McQueen et al., 2022).
Open in VFB 3D Browser →Relationships
- continuous with: lateral oviduct, uterus
- is part of: oviduct
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| main oviduct | exact synonym | Miller, 1950 |
Parts of common oviduct (4 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| common oviduct circular muscle cell | Adult, Muscle | |
| oviduct dorsal ridge | Adult, Anatomy | |
| oviduct valve flap | Adult, Anatomy | |
| oviduct valve | Adult, Anatomy |
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