THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

The anatomy of the female reproductive organs is strongly influenced by age, present status, and previous reproductive history. The initial description refers to the mature, parous but nongravid mare (Figure 22-9).

Figure 22-7 The disposition of the peritoneum in the pelvis of the stallion (transverse section). 1, Rectum; 2, deferent duct; 3, ureter; 4, vesicular gland; 5, bladder; 6, genital fold; 7, lateral ligament of bladder; 8, median ligament of bladder; 9, rectogenital pouch; 9', pararectal fossa; 10, vesicogenital pouch; 11, pubovesical pouch.