Ovarian fossa explained

Ovarian fossa
Latin:	fossa ovarica

The ovarian fossa is a shallow depression on the lateral wall of the pelvis, where in the ovary lies.

This ovarian fossa has the following boundaries:

• anteriorly : by the external iliac artery and vein
• inferiorly : by the broad ligament of the uterus
• posteriorly: by the ureter, internal iliac artery and vein
• laterally (on the floor of fossa): by the obturator nerve, artery and vein