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* 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 [[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.  
 
* 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.
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* Both ovaries are enclosed within a fold of the [[The_Uterus_-_The_Broad_Ligament_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Structure|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.
 
** 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 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]].
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