The Normal Fallopian Tubes and Fimbria

  • Paired structures.
  • ± 10cm long.
  • Attached to superolateral aspects of uterus.
  • Usually run through broad ligament but may be found in the cul-de-sac.
  • Distal end terminates in finger-like fimbria adjacent to the ovary.

 

Ultrasound

  • Not constantly visualized in non-pathologic conditions.
  • Usually seen with higher frequency probes.
  • Visualization facilitated by the presence of free intraperitoneal fluid.