Fig. 4
From: Structural organization of the neuronal pathways of the superior ovarian nerve in the rat
Scanning electron microscope image of the superior ovarian nerve and its path to the ovary. A general organization of a transverse section of the suspensory ligament. The two nerve fibers (yellow asterisks) and blood vessels are enclosed in a thin layer of mesovarium. SL, Suspensory ligament; Obv, ovarian blood vessels; SON, superior ovarian nerve; Me, mesovarium; B detail shows that the superior ovarian nerve is formed by two nerve fibers (yellow asterisks) with collagen fibers (yellow arrow); cf, collagen fibers; C detail shows the communication between the suspensory ligament and the ovary. OV, ovary; D a postganglionic branch of the SON, in a ventro-lateral view, where it reaches the ovary. Bson, branch of the superior ovarian nerve; E, enlargement of the red boxed region in D, shows the branch of the superior ovarian nerve