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Scanning Reflection Electron Microscopy of the Fallopian Tube and Vagina
Author(s) -
Alexander I. G. S.,
Hunter C. R.,
Lopata A.,
Wood C.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1974.tb00838.x
Subject(s) - fallopian tube , vagina , scanning electron microscope , reflection (computer programming) , tube (container) , electron microscope , materials science , microscopy , anatomy , optics , biology , physics , composite material , computer science , programming language
Summary: Scanning electron microscopy was used to study the surface topography of the Fallopian tube and vagina. The microvillous and the ciliated cells of the Fallopian tube formed a regular almost square pattern which may be related to gamete transport. The surface of the lower vaginal cells was similar to that of the bladder, these organs sharing a common embryological origin and the functional property of distensibility.