Ovarian fossa

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