Adnexa Uteri (also known as Uterine Appendages, Appendages, Uterine): Appendages of the UTERUS which include the FALLOPIAN TUBES, the OVARY, and the supporting ligaments of the uterus (BROAD LIGAMENT; ROUND LIGAMENT).

NIH MeSH · D000290Anatomy

Adnexa Uteri

Also known asUterine Appendages · Appendages, Uterine · Appendage, Uterine · Uterine Appendage

Definition

Appendages of the UTERUS which include the FALLOPIAN TUBES, the OVARY, and the supporting ligaments of the uterus (BROAD LIGAMENT; ROUND LIGAMENT).

MeSH classification

  • A05.360.319.114

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Related concepts

Bartholin's Glands

Mucus-secreting glands situated on the posterior and lateral aspect of the vestibule of the vagina.

Broad Ligament

A broad fold of peritoneum that extends from the side of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis.

Common questions about Adnexa Uteri

What does Adnexa Uteri mean in medicine?
Appendages of the UTERUS which include the FALLOPIAN TUBES, the OVARY, and the supporting ligaments of the uterus (BROAD LIGAMENT; ROUND LIGAMENT). This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adnexa Uteri known by any other names?
Yes. Adnexa Uteri is also referred to as Uterine Appendages, Appendages, Uterine, Appendage, Uterine, Uterine Appendage in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adnexa Uteri sit in the medical classification?
Adnexa Uteri falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A05.360.319.114). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000290) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗