Korean J Phys Anthropol.  1994 Dec;7(2):157-162. 10.11637/kjpa.1994.7.2.157.

A Morphometric Study on the Changes in the Size of Human Oviduct and Ovary after Immersion in Formalin

• Whang TS
• Kang HS
• Cho BP

• KMID: 2377163
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11637/kjpa.1994.7.2.157

Abstract

The changes in the size of human oviduct and ovary after immersion in formalin (4%, 10%) were investigated. The results were as follows : 1. After fixation, the length of oviduct was significantly reduced to 93%, but the cross sectional area of oviduct was significantly increased. The length of oviduct showed no significant difference between 4% and 10% formalin. The length of ovarian ligament was also significantly reduced to 84% after fixation. 2. After fixation, the volume of oviduct was increased significantly and showed a difference between the two fixatives. The volume of oviduct in 4% formalin has increased to 107%, as compared to 103% increase in 10% formalin. 3. After fixation, the volume of ovary was increased significantly and showed a difference between the two fixatives. The volume of ovary in 4% formalin has increased to 109%, as compared to 103% increase in 10% formalin.

MeSH Terms

Animals
Female
Fixatives
Formaldehyde*
Humans*
Immersion*
Ligaments
Ovary*
Oviducts*
Fixatives
Formaldehyde