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Rat Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 08:28, 23 July 2008
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== Reproductive tract ==
== Reproductive tract ==
=== Ovary ===
* Right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] is located at the level of L4-5 just caudal to the right [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|kidney]].
* Right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] is located at the level of L4-5 just caudal to the right [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|kidney]].
** Nearer the midline than the right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]].
** Nearer the midline than the right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]].
* Both [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovaries]] are embedded in fat.
* Both [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovaries]] are embedded in fat.
=== Oviduct ===
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oviduct]] is convoluted and winds around the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] in 10-12 loops.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oviduct]] is convoluted and winds around the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] in 10-12 loops.
=== Uterus ===
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Duplex Uterus]]
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Duplex Uterus]]
** Two [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervices]]
** Two [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervices]]
** Uterine horns remain separate until uniting in a single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]].
** Uterine horns remain separate until uniting in a single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]].
=== Vagina ===
* Vaginal opening lies caudal to clitoral glands and is closed by a membrane until puberty.
* Vaginal opening lies caudal to clitoral glands and is closed by a membrane until puberty.
** '''Clitoral (Preputial) Glands''': Lie in subcutaneous fat near the clitoris and open into a preputial fold.
** '''Clitoral (Preputial) Glands''': Lie in subcutaneous fat near the clitoris and open into a preputial fold.
*** Sebacious glands that secrete a pheramone used for scent marking.
*** Sebacious glands that secrete a pheramone used for scent marking.
=== Attachments and Blood Supply ===
* Anastamoses between the ovarian and uterine artery occur in the uterine mesentery.
* Anastamoses between the ovarian and uterine artery occur in the uterine mesentery.