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Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*The circular and longitudinal layers are seperated by the Stratum Vasculare, a connective tissue layer containing the blood vessels and nerves of the uterine wall.
*The circular and longitudinal layers are seperated by the Stratum Vasculare, a connective tissue layer containing the blood vessels and nerves of the uterine wall.
−== Endometrium ==
+=== Endometrium ===
−*Mucosa + Submucosa layer containing endometrial glands.
+*Mucosa & Submucosa layer containing endometrial glands.
*The surface of the endometrium differs between species:
*The surface of the endometrium differs between species:
**Ruminants - Numerous round button like elavations of the endometrium called Caruncles occur. These are the sites of attachment and maternal tissue contribution to the placenta. Maternal Caruncle + feotal cotyledon = A placentome.
**Ruminants - Numerous round button like elavations of the endometrium called Caruncles occur. These are the sites of attachment and maternal tissue contribution to the placenta. Maternal Caruncle + feotal cotyledon = A placentome.