ovarian sheath [FBbt_00004896]
A tubular structure which surrounds the ovarian basement membrane (tunica propria) around each ovariole (Cummings, 1974). The main part of the sheath is a layer consisting mainly of circular and longitudinal muscle fibers and tracheoles (Cummings, 1974). This is sandwiched between two thin, acellular elastic membranes (Cummings, 1974).
ovarian sheath
ID: FBbt_00004896
Adult Anatomy
A tubular structure which surrounds the ovarian basement membrane (tunica propria) around each ovariole (Cummings, 1974). The main part of the sheath is a layer consisting mainly of circular and longitudinal muscle fibers and tracheoles (Cummings, 1974). This is sandwiched between two thin, acellular elastic membranes (Cummings, 1974).
The ovarian sheath, which surrounds each ovariole, is distinct from the peritoneal sheath, which surrounds each ovary.
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- develops from: larval sheath cell of ovary
- is part of: ovary
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| epithelial sheath | exact synonym | King et al., 1968 |
| ovariole sheath | exact synonym | Godt and Laski, 1995 |
Parts of ovarian sheath (6 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| median layer of ovarian sheath | Adult, Anatomy | |
| outer layer of ovarian sheath | Adult, Anatomy | |
| ovarian sheath cell | Adult, Cell | |
| ovarian sheath muscle cell | Adult, Muscle | |
| pedicel of ovarian sheath | Adult, Anatomy |
Expression patterns overlapping ovarian sheath (3 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| P{GMR93H07-GAL4} expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{Notum-lacZ.2.2} expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{lArB}A168.1F1 expression pattern | Expression_pattern |
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