ovary
Sign in to saveThe ovary () is a gonad in the female reproductive system that produces ova; when released, an ovum travels through the fallopian tube/oviduct into the uterus. There is an ovary on the left and the right side of the body. The ovaries are endocrine glands, secreting various hormones that play a role in the menstrual cycle and fertility. The ovary progresses through many stages beginning in the prenatal period through menopause.
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An ovary is a reproductive organ that produces eggs and releases them into the fallopian tube, where they can travel to the uterus for potential fertilization. Beyond reproduction, the ovaries also act as endocrine glands, producing hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle and fertility throughout a woman's reproductive years.
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Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Ovary
- Anatomy.Latin
- ovarium
- Anatomy.Image
- Ovary.png
- Anatomy.Caption
- Diagram of a human ovary
- Anatomy.Image2
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- Anatomy.Caption2
- Blood supply of the human female reproductive organs. The left ovary is the oval shaped structure visible above the label "ovarian artery".
- Anatomy.System
- Reproductive system
- Anatomy.Artery
- Ovarian artery, uterine artery
- Anatomy.Vein
- Ovarian vein
- Anatomy.Nerve
- Ovarian plexus
- Anatomy.Lymph
- Paraaortic lymph node
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- Structure
- Ligaments
- Microanatomy
- Function
- Gamete production
- Hormone secretion
- Ovarian aging
- Clinical significance
- Society and culture
- Cryopreservation
- History
- Other animals
- Additional images
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
The ovary () is a gonad in the female reproductive system that produces ova; when released, an ovum travels through the fallopian tube/oviduct into the uterus. There is an ovary on the left and the right side of the body. The ovaries are endocrine glands, secreting various hormones that play a role in the menstrual cycle and fertility. The ovary progresses through many stages beginning in the prenatal period through menopause.
==Structure== Each ovary is whitish in color and located alongside the lateral wall of the uterus in a region called the ovarian fossa. The ovarian fossa is the region that is bounded by the external iliac artery and in front of the ureter and the internal iliac artery. This area is about 4 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm in size.