Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology

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Function

• Providing a physical barrier to the uterus therefore preventing abortion due to infection by isolating the feotus from the external environment.
• Glands in the mucosa of the cervix produce vast quantities of mucous in the Cow and Ewe

Anatomical Boundaries

• Located between the Uterus and the Vagina.

Vascularisation

• Uterine artery off the Internal Iliac artery (External Iliac artery in the Mare).