The Portion of the Uterine Tube That Ends in Fingerlike

Question

The portion of the uterine tube that ends in fingerlike fimbriae is the
A) ampulla.
B) distal segment.
C) infundibulum.
D) proximal segment.
E) isthmus.

Accepted Answer

The infundibulum is the portion of the uterine tube that contains the fimbriae, which are fingerlike projections that help to capture the ovulated egg from the ovary. The ampulla is the wider middle part of the uterine tube, while the isthmus is the narrower portion closer to the uterus. The proximal and distal segments are not commonly used to describe the uterine tube.