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Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* This layer is enclosed by a dense, richly vascularised connective tissue layer which is analagous to the medulla of other domestic mammals.
* This layer is enclosed by a dense, richly vascularised connective tissue layer which is analagous to the medulla of other domestic mammals.
* The cortex reaches the surface of the ovary at the ovulation fossa, a deep indentation at the free margin. This is where mature follicles rupture in ovulation, as opposed to at various points on the surface in other domestic mammals.
* The cortex reaches the surface of the ovary at the ovulation fossa, a deep indentation at the free margin. This is where mature follicles rupture in ovulation, as opposed to at various points on the surface in other domestic mammals.
* Follicles can be identified by transrectal palpation, but Corpora Lutea cannot. Identification of Corpora Lutea requires ultrasonography.