Female

Broad Ligament

The broad ligament is a part of the female reproductive system that supports and suspends the reproductive tract.

Ovaries

They are a part of the female reproductive system and they produce gametes as well as hormones. They also allow for follicle development which can be primordial,primary,secondary,antral,or preovulatory.

Antral Follicles

These are small follicles that we can see and measure their count with an ultrasound. They can also be referred to as resting follicles.

Caruncles

Caruncles are the site of attachment for the placenta and provide a passageway between the cow and fetus for transfer of nutrients and waste products.

Uterine horns

The uterine horns are the points in the upper uterus where the fallopian tubes exit to meet the ovaries. They are one of the points of attachment for the round ligament of the uterus.

Uterine body

The uterine body is one of three distinct regions of the uterus. It remains as a single tube and is approximately 1 inch in length and functions as a common area of the two uterine horns that follow.

Oviduct

The oviducts are the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system. They convey oocyte and embryo to the uterus and sperm to oocyte. They are composed of the infundibulum,ampulla,and isthmus.

Uterus

The uterus is the site of embryo development in the female reproductive system and allows for the attachment of the placenta. It is composed of endometrium,myometrium,and perimetrium. it also produces hormones(PGF2a) and muscular layer contracts during parturition.

Cervix

The cervix is the barrier to the uterus in the female reproductive system. It produces mucus and it's morphology varies.

Vagina

The vagina is the female copulatory organ in the female reproductive system. It can be located in cranial,caudal,and vestibule positions.

Vulva

The vulva is an external genital of the female reproductive system in which it protects the internal tract from the external environment much like the clitoris.

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