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* 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.

* 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 [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] protrudes caudally in the vaginal cavity forming a fornix.

* The [[Cervix - Anatomy & 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 & 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 [[Cervix - Anatomy & 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 [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_- Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] is contracted and oedematous and appears open on vaginal examination.

** In the presence of a mature [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_- Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] the [[Cervix - Anatomy & 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 & Physiology|cervix]] becomes very tight and in the advanced stages the cervix is pulled forward and downward beyond the pelvic brim.

** During pregnancy the [[Cervix - Anatomy & 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 [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] is regained within the first two weeks following parturition.

** The normal size and position of the [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] is regained within the first two weeks following parturition.

== Vagina ==

== Vagina ==