Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tubes, specifically in the ampulla region, which is the section of the tube that curves around the ovary. This is where the sperm meets and penetrates the egg after ovulation

. After fertilization, the newly formed zygote travels down the fallopian tube toward the uterus, where it implants in the uterine lining to begin pregnancy

. The fallopian tubes provide the environment for the sperm to meet the egg and for the initial stages of embryo development before implantation in the uterus