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Guinea Pig Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 08:22, 23 July 2008
, 08:22, 23 July 2008→Reproductive Tract
== Reproductive Tract ==
== Reproductive Tract ==
=== Ovary ===
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Ovaries]] are located caudolateral to the [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|kidneys]] supported by a short mesovarium.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Ovaries]] are located caudolateral to the [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|kidneys]] supported by a short mesovarium.
** Main blood supply to the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] is via the uterine artery.
** Main blood supply to the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] is via the uterine artery.
=== Oviduct ===
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oviduct]] lies in close contact with the ovarian bursa.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oviduct]] lies in close contact with the ovarian bursa.
=== Uterus ===
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]]
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]]
*** Membrane covers [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal]] opening except at oestrus and during [[Reproductive_System#Parturition|parturition]].
*** Membrane covers [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal]] opening except at oestrus and during [[Reproductive_System#Parturition|parturition]].
=== Attachments and Blood Supply ===
* Broad ligament (mesovarium, mesosalpinx and mesometrium) contains a lot of fat.
* Broad ligament (mesovarium, mesosalpinx and mesometrium) contains a lot of fat.