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Female Reproductive Tract - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 14:57, 26 November 2012
, 14:57, 26 November 2012→Medulla
The superficial cortex is more fibrotic than the deep, and is called the '''tunica albuginea'''. On the surface of the ovary is the '''germinal epithelium'''. This is a continuation of the '''peritoneum'''.
The superficial cortex is more fibrotic than the deep, and is called the '''tunica albuginea'''. On the surface of the ovary is the '''germinal epithelium'''. This is a continuation of the '''peritoneum'''.
=== Medulla ===
==== Medulla ====
The medulla is highly vascular. It contains hilus cells, which are similar to the Leydig cells of the [[Male Reproductive Tract - Horse Anatomy#Testes|testes]].
The medulla is highly vascular. It contains hilus cells, which are similar to the Leydig cells of the [[Male Reproductive Tract - Horse Anatomy#Testes|testes]].