Morphology of the intercapsular segment of the oviduct in the golden hamster with special reference to ovum-transit from ruptured follicles to the ampulla.
The intercapsular segment of the oviduct in the golden hamster is not a simple duct which has constant outer and inner diameters. After penetrating the bursa ovarica the ICS has a circular constriction and the corresponding oviductal lumen is narrowed.
D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D004971:Estrus; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D008647:Mesocricetus; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D006080:Ovarian Follicle; D010066:Ovum Transport; D011247:Pregnancy