Fimbriae: Understanding the Egg-Catching Structures of the Fallopian Tube

The finger-like structures of the fallopian tube that catch the ovum are called fimbriae. These structures are located at the distal end of the fallopian tube and help to capture the ovulated egg as it is released from the ovary. The fimbriae then guide the egg into the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by sperm.