Although the ovaries and uterine tubes are retroperitoneal, oocytes are ovulated into the peritoneal cavity.

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Oocytes are released from the ovary into the peritoneal cavity and are then picked up by the fimbriae of the uterine tubes to be transported to the uterus. Although the ovaries and uterine tubes are retroperitoneal, they come into close contact with the peritoneum during ovulation and fertilization.

Although the Ovaries and Uterine Tubes Are Retroperitoneal, Oocytes Are