Bovine - Female Anatomy Flashcards
What are the four main functions of bovine female reproductive anatomy?
production, transport, and copulation and gestation
What is the function of the ovary?
oogenesis and hormone production
What are the components (anatomically) of the medulla of the ovary?
connective tissue, lymphatic, blood vessels, and nerves
What are the components of the cortex of the ovary?
contains the ova which is surrounded by follicular cells and connective tissue
What is the function of the infundibulum?
it collects the oocyte at ovulation
What is the function of the ampulla in the oviduct?
it is where fertilization takes place
What is the function of the isthmus in the oviduct?
It is the continuation of the oviduct system to the uterine horn where the embryo matures prior to deposition into the uterus
What type of uterus does a cow have?
it is bicornuate
How are each horns of the uterus held together?
they are held together at the uterine body by the intercornual ligaments
In relation to the uterine horns, what is the size of the uterine body?
it is relatively short
What are the three layers of the uterus?
perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium
What is the perimetrium a continuation of?
the abdominal peritoneum
What is the myometrium made up of?
it is a bunch of muscle layers
What happens to the myometrium during parturition?
it undergoes substantial hypertrophy
Where does placentation occur?
in the endometrium
