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Camelid Female Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* The non-involuted post-partum uterus hangs over the brim of the pelvis. The uterine wall is thickened, oedematous and in the early postpartum period the uterus contains a small amount of old blood.
* The non-involuted post-partum uterus hangs over the brim of the pelvis. The uterine wall is thickened, oedematous and in the early postpartum period the uterus contains a small amount of old blood.
* The uterus returns to its normal non-pregnant position between 20 - 45 days after parturition.
* The uterus returns to its normal non-pregnant position between 20 - 45 days after parturition.
== Cervix ==
* Contains annular muscosal folds but its consistency does not differ significantly from that of the uterus, unlike that of cattle, which makes it very difficult to identify by rectal palpation.
* The cervix protrudes caudally in the vaginal cavity forming a fornix.
* The size of the protruded vaginal portion of the cervix and the actual position within the vaginal cavity varies between individuals and the appearance of the external cervical os varies according to the stage of the cycle.
** In the presence of a mature follicle the cervix is contracted and oedematous and appears open on vaginal examination.
** During the luteal phase, it becomes dry and the cervical os is usually covered by a flap of the last two cervical rings.
** During pregnancy the cervix becomes very tight and in the advanced stages the cervix is pulled forward and downward beyond the pelvic brim.
** The normal size and position of the cervix is regained within the first two weeks following parturition.
== Hymen ==
== Hymen ==