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Female Reproductive Tract - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 14:55, 26 November 2012
, 14:55, 26 November 2012→Ovaries
===Medulla===
===Medulla===
The Medulla is made up of dense connective tissue. This is where all of the lymphatics, nerves and vasculature of the ovary are found.
The Medulla is made up of dense connective tissue. This is where all of the lymphatics, nerves and vasculature of the ovary are found.
===Histology===
==== Stroma ====
The body of the ovary (ovarian stroma) consists of:
* Spindle-shaped cells
* Fine collagen fibres
* Ground substance
Stromal cells resemble fibroblasts, but some contain lipid droplets. Bundles of [[Muscles_- Anatomy & Physiology#Smooth_Muscle|smooth muscle]] cells are scattered throughout the stroma.
==== Cortex ====
Contains:
* Follicles containing oocytes in various stages of development
* Atretic Follicles
* Corpora lutea
* Corpora albicans
The superficial cortex is more fibrotic than the deep, and is called the '''tunica albuginea'''. On the surface of the ovary is the '''germinal epithelium'''. This is a continuation of the '''peritoneum'''.
=== Medulla ===
The medulla is highly vascular. It contains hilus cells, which are similar to the Leydig cells of the [[Male Reproductive Tract - Horse Anatomy#Testes|testes]].
==Oviducts==
==Oviducts==