Paroophoron

The vestigial remains of part of the mesonephric duct in the female, situated next to each ovary. It is associated with a similar structure, the epoophoron. Both are without known function.


A group of minute tubules located in the mesosalpinx between the uterus and ovary. It is a vestigial structure consisting of the remains of the caudal group of mesonephric tubules and is a homologue of the paradidymis of the male.


 


Posted

in

by

Tags: