The fallopian tubes are tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. They work as channels to transport the egg cell to the uterus after ovulation and during fertilization. They are 11 to 12cm long and are less than 1 mm wide inside.
Sources:
- Han J. et al. Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Fallopian Tube. StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547660/
- Mayo Clinic. Fallopian tubes: Is pregnancy possible with only one?. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/female-infertility/expert-answers/pregnancy/faq-20058418 (accessed 3. August 2020)
