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Camelid Female Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* The [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] protrudes caudally in the vaginal cavity forming a fornix.
* The [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] protrudes caudally in the vaginal cavity forming a fornix.
* The size of the protruded vaginal portion of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|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.
* The size of the protruded vaginal portion of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|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 [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] is contracted and oedematous and appears open on vaginal examination.
** In the presence of a mature [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicle]] the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|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 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 [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] becomes very tight and in the advanced stages the cervix is pulled forward and downward beyond the pelvic brim.
** During pregnancy the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|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.
** The normal size and position of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] is regained within the first two weeks following parturition.
== Vagina ==
== Vagina ==