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Camelid Female Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:13, 1 August 2008
, 13:13, 1 August 2008→Oviduct
== Oviduct ==
== Oviduct ==
As in other mammalian species the oviducts play an important role in storage of sperm, fertilization and early embryonic development. Unlike other mammals though the oviducts are enlarged at the uterine end and this unique arrangement allows prolonged storage of large numbers of spermatozoa.
As in other mammalian species the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oviducts]] play an important role in storage of sperm, fertilization and early embryonic development. Unlike other mammals though the oviducts are enlarged at the uterine end and this unique arrangement allows prolonged storage of large numbers of spermatozoa.
* The oviducts measure between 17 - 28 cm in length.
* The [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oviducts]] measure between 17 - 28 cm in length.
* The isthmus is less coiled than the ampulla, and the fimbria lies within the bursa at a short distance from the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]].
* The isthmus is less coiled than the ampulla, and the fimbria lies within the bursa at a short distance from the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]].
* Each oviduct opens into the uterine horn via papillae.
* Each [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oviduct]] opens into the uterine horn via papillae.
** Very muscular with a sphincter.
** Very muscular with a sphincter.