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** For example, during pregnancy they becomes more ventral and are pulled forward during the advancing stages thus making them very difficult to palpate.  
 
** For example, during pregnancy they becomes more ventral and are pulled forward during the advancing stages thus making them very difficult to palpate.  
 
* The left [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] is generally more cranio-ventral in postion than the right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]].
 
* The left [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] is generally more cranio-ventral in postion than the right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]].
* The ovary is attached to the broad ligament by a well-defined strong ligament which extends from the hilus of the ovary to the tip of the corresponding uterine horn.  
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* The ovary is attached to the [[The_Uterus_-_The_Broad_Ligament_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|broad ligament]] by a well-defined strong ligament which extends from the hilus of the ovary to the tip of the corresponding uterine horn.  
 
* Both ovaries are enclosed within a fold of the mesosalpinx known as the ovarian bursa, the apex of this bursa forms a large circular orifice within which lies the fimbriae of the oviduct.
 
* Both ovaries are enclosed within a fold of the mesosalpinx known as the ovarian bursa, the apex of this bursa forms a large circular orifice within which lies the fimbriae of the oviduct.
 
* Their general appearance and size varies according to the age and activity of the animal.
 
* Their general appearance and size varies according to the age and activity of the animal.
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