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The uterus is the organ of pregnancy, as this is where implantation and development of the feotus occurs. The uterus is the reproductive organ with the most species variations. These variations occur in both the anatomical types of uterus as well as the uterine horn appearance and endometrial linings.
The uterus is the organ of pregnancy, as this is where implantation and development of the feotus occurs. The uterus is the reproductive organ with the most species variations. These variations occur in both the anatomical types of uterus as well as the uterine horn appearance and endometrial linings.
[[Image:Mare Uterus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Mare Uterus- Courtesy of A.Crook, Copyright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Mare Uterus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Mare Uterus- Courtesy of A.Crook, Copyright RVC 2008]]
The mare has a [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|bicornuate uterus]], consisting of a large body and two divergent horns.
The mare has a [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|bicornuate uterus]], consisting of a large body and two divergent horns. The uterine body and horns are approximately equal length.
===Perimetrium===
===Perimetrium===
Serosal connective tissue layer continuous with the [[Broad Ligament - Anatomy & Physiology|Broad Ligament]].
Serosal connective tissue layer continuous with the [[Broad Ligament - Anatomy & Physiology|Broad Ligament]].