. Veterinary studies for agricultural students. Veterinary medicine. 228 OBSTETRICS. the peritoneum which extend the whole length of the body and horns, one on each side. They attach in the sub-lumbar region above, and to the sides of the uterus below. A third ligament at- taches above to the rectum, and a fourth below to the floor of the pelvis. Openings.—Three : one behind into the vagina ; two in front for the Fallopian tubes. Function.—The function of the uterus is to receive and ma- ture the ovum after it has been fertilized. The ovum attaches to the uterine wall; a covering and supportin
. Veterinary studies for agricultural students. Veterinary medicine. 228 OBSTETRICS. the peritoneum which extend the whole length of the body and horns, one on each side. They attach in the sub-lumbar region above, and to the sides of the uterus below. A third ligament at- taches above to the rectum, and a fourth below to the floor of the pelvis. Openings.—Three : one behind into the vagina ; two in front for the Fallopian tubes. Function.—The function of the uterus is to receive and ma- ture the ovum after it has been fertilized. The ovum attaches to the uterine wall; a covering and supporting membrane is de- veloped around it; and there the foetus develops, receiving a rich supply of oxygen and food materials from the maternal uterine walls, through the surrounding membranes by FIG. 81. GENERATIVE ORGANS OF THE MARE. 1, Ovaries; 2, Fallopian tubes; 6, horn of uterus intact; 7, horn ot uterus laid open; 8, body of uterus; 9, broad ligament; 10, cervix or neck of the uterus; 13, outlet of the urethra. Vagina.—This is a membranous tube which contains much muscular tissue in its walls. Structure.—Three coats, (a) outer of loose connective tissue; (b) middle, muscular; (c) inner, mucous. Location.—In the pelvis between the rectum above and the floor of the pelvis below. It is capable of great dilation to allow the passage of the young at birth. Between the uterus and vagina the connection or common opening is through the neck, at which point the uterus narrows greatly and is composed of firmer tissue. As the time for delivery approaches, this narrow canal dilates until the opening is large enough for the young animal to pass through. Digitized by Microsoft®. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reynolds, Myron Herbert, 1865-. St. Paul, St. Anthony Park, Minn. , The au
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