ovarian fossa

Term ID

UBERON:0016883

Synonyms

• Claudius fossa
• fossa ovarica

Definition

A shallow depression on the lateral wall of the pelvis, wherein the ovary lies. This fossa has the following boundaries: superiorly: by the external iliac vessels anteriorly and inferiorly: by the broad ligament of the uterus posteriorly: by the ureter and internal iliac vessels (2)

References

• Ovarian:fossa

Ontology

Uberon Ontology