Female Anatomy Flashcards
Liquor folliculi
Fluid contained within the tertiary follicle
Cornua
-Either of the two lateral cavities of the uterus
-Fallopian tubes pass into
List the 4 layers common to all portions of the reproductive tract.
-Serosa
-Muscularis
-Submucosa
-Mucosa
Serosa
-Outermost layer
-Single layer of squamous cells
-Covers reproductive tract
Muscularis
-Double layer of smooth muscle: Outer
(Longitudinal), Inner (Circular)
-Aids in transport of secretory products: Peristaltic contraction
Submucosa
-Thickness varies
-Supportive tissue
-Contains: Blood vessels, Nerves, and Lymphatics
Mucosa
-Secretory layer of epithelium
-Each region has a different type
~Oviduct: Mixture of Ciliated columnar epithelium
and non-ciliated columnar epithelium
~Posterior vagina: Stratified squamous epithelium
Know why the location of the reproductive tract in domestic animals is significant for reproductive management (i.e. transrectal palpation and ultrasound and some of its applications).
Below the rectum
-Palpation can be done through the rectal tissue: Less struggle (not through cervix) and less risk of infection
-Rectal tissue: Better view of tract and ultrasound
Know which ovarian structure produces estradiol and the functions of estradiol.
-Follicle
-Helps stimulate Estrus behavior, Release oocyte, Thicken endometrium, Prepare for implantation
Know which ovarian structure produces progesterone and the functions of progesterone.
-Corpus Luteum
-Helps to maintain pregnancy
-Prevents ovulation while in high concentration
Describe the broad ligament.
Double layered connective tissue
Describe the broad ligament embryonic development and origin and its function.
-Origin: Peritoneum
-Development and function:
~Suspends Ovaries, Oviducts, Uterus, Cervix, Anterior Vagina
~Houses Vasculature, Nerves, and Lymphatic Vessels
List the 3 portions of the broad ligament.
-Mesovarium
-Mesosalpinx
-Mesometrium
Mesovarium
-Supports ovary
-Houses blood vessels: Hilus
Mesosalpinx
-Supports Oviduct
-Serous portion (thin): Smooth transparent membrane that covers, lines, or attaches to organs.
-Bursa-like pouch
Mesometrium
-Supports Uterine Horns
-Largest
-Most conspicuous
List the 4 layers of the ovary.
-Germinal eithelium
-Tunica albuginea
-Ovarian cortex
-Ovarian medulla
Germinal eithelium
-Single layer of cuboidal cells
-Not related to germinal cells
Tunica albuginea
Outer connective tissue
Ovarian cortex
-Usually (Not true in horses): Oocytes and Related structures
Ovarian medulla
-Central part of ovary,
-Houses Vasculature, Nerves and Lymphatics
Compare/contrast the equine ovary and the non-equine ovary.
-Farm Species
~Oocytes: Cortex
~Ovulation: Anywhere on the ovary
-Mares
~Oocyte: Medulla
~Ovulation: Ovulation Fossa
What ovarian structures are in the preovulatory stage?
-primordial follicle
-primary follicle
-Secondary follicle
-Tertiary follicle