Epoophoron
The epoophoron or epoöphoron (also called organ of Rosenmüller or the parovarium; pl.: epoophora) is a remnant of the mesonephric duct that can be found next to the ovary and fallopian tube.
| Epoophoron | |
|---|---|
Broad ligament of adult, showing epoöphoron. (From Farre, after Kobelt.) a, a. Epoöphoron formed from the upper part of the mesonephric body. b. Remains of the uppermost tubes sometimes forming appendices. c. Middle set of tubes. d. Some lower atrophied tubes. e. Atrophied remains of the mesonephric duct. f. The terminal bulb or hydatid. h. The uterine tube, originally the duct of Müller. i. Appendix attached to the extremity. l. The ovary. | |
Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind. The epoophoron is visible in upper right | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | mesonephric duct |
| Identifiers | |
| TA98 | A09.1.05.001 |
| TA2 | 3540 |
| FMA | 18691 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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