Fimbriae

Fimbriae

The finger-like projections on the end of the fallopian tubes. The fimbriae sweep the egg into the tube.

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fimbriae

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The finger-like projections on the end of the fallopian tubes. The fimbriae sweep the egg into the tube.

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