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* Located ~36 cm from the opening of the vulva but are subject to great variations depending on the physiological stage.

* Located ~36 cm from the opening of the vulva but are subject to great variations depending on the physiological stage.

** 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 ovary is generally more cranio-ventral in postion than the right 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.  

* 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.  

* 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. ** In the prepubertal animals they have a smooth and glistening surface with several raised small vesicles (2 - 5 mm in diameter) throughout the surface which correspond to the follicles.

* Their general appearance and size varies according to the age and activity of the animal. ** In the prepubertal animals they have a smooth and glistening surface with several raised small vesicles (2 - 5 mm in diameter) throughout the surface which correspond to the [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicles]].

** In anoestrous females the ovaries are oval or circular, flattened laterally and have an irregular surface due to many small follicles.

** In anoestrous females the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiologyovaries]] are oval or circular, flattened laterally and have an irregular surface due to many small [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicles]].

** During the breeding season, mature follicles and current copora lutea (CL) project from the main contour of the ovary and give it a more lobular form.

** During the breeding season, mature [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicles]] and current [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Luteum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpora lutea]] (CL) project from the main contour of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] and give it a more lobular form.

*** This lobulation increases with increased number of previous ovulations or pregnancies and is due mainly to the presence of old corpora albicantia.

*** This lobulation increases with increased number of previous [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulations]] or pregnancies and is due mainly to the presence of old [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Albicans|corpora albicantia]].

=== Ovarian Structures ===

=== Ovarian Structures ===