Female Cat Reproductive System

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What are anal glands?

Lateral to the rectum.

What is the cervix?

A distally tapered sphincter-like portion of the uterus.

Where does the body of the uterus form?

Where the union of the uterine horns posteriorly form.

What is the main supporting structure of the reproductive tract?

Broad ligament. Signup and view all the answers

What does the mesovarium support?

The ovary. Signup and view all the answers

What does the mesosalpinx attach to?

The uterine tube. Signup and view all the answers

What does the mesometrium attach to?

The uterus, including the uterine horn. Signup and view all the answers

What is the round ligament?

A fibrous band in the mesometrium that extends diagonally from the uterine hold posterolaterally to the body wall. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the clitoris located?

Directly posteriorly to the urethral orifice before the urogenital aperture. Signup and view all the answers

What are fimbriae?

Frill-like projections of the ovaries that help ensure the ovum passes through. Signup and view all the answers

What is the infundibulum?

Where the proximal end of the uterine tube enlarges; forms a hood-like expansion over the anterior end of the ovary. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the mammary glands located?

Beneath the thorax and abdomen during skinning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ostium tubae?

The opening of the infundibulum. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ovarian ligament do?

Anchors the ovary to the anterior end of the horn. Signup and view all the answers

What are ovaries?

Female gonads that lay in the abdominal cavity just posterior to the kidneys. Signup and view all the answers

What does the suspensory ovarian ligament support?

The ovary anteriorly and extends to the dorsal body wall. Signup and view all the answers

What is the urethral orifice?

The entrance of the urethra. Signup and view all the answers

What is the urogenital aperture?

Opens to the outside. Signup and view all the answers

What is the urogenital sinus?

A common passageway formed by the union of the urethra and vagina. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the uterine horn lead to?

Where the uterine tube leads posteriorly; they will be narrow unless the female is pregnant or has previously carried a litter. Signup and view all the answers

What is the uterine tube?

The most anterior portion of the tubes that the ovaries pass through; thin, convoluted tubes lying lateral to the ovary. Signup and view all the answers

What is the vagina?

Where the uterus leads into a wider canal; between the cervix and sinus. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Female Cat Reproductive System

Anal glands are located laterally to the rectum, playing a role in scent marking.
The cervix functions as a distally tapered sphincter-like portion of the uterus, controlling passage between the uterus and vagina.
Body of the uterus is formed by the union of the uterine horns at the posterior end.
Broad ligament serves as the main supportive structure of the reproductive tract, anchoring various components.
Mesovarium supports the ovary, providing structural integrity and connection.
Mesosalpinx attaches to the uterine tube, facilitating connection between the ovary and uterus.
Mesometrium is the ligament that attaches to the uterus, including the uterine horn, providing support to the uterus.
Round ligament is a fibrous band within the mesometrium extending diagonally from the uterine horn to the body wall to help stabilize the uterus.
Clitoris is a small, hard-to-find structure located directly behind the urethral orifice, contributing to reproductive function.
Fimbria are frill-like projections at the ovaries that assist in guiding the ovum into the uterine tube.
Infundibulum is the enlarged proximal end of the uterine tube that forms a hood-like expansion over the anterior ovary to capture eggs.
Mammary glands are located beneath the thorax and abdomen, becoming more pronounced during pregnancy.
Ostium tubae refers to the opening of the infundibulum where the uterine tube begins.
Ovarian ligament is a short and tough ligament that anchors the ovary to the anterior end of the uterine horn.
Ovary acts as the female gonads, positioned in the abdominal cavity just posterior to the kidneys, responsible for producing eggs.
Suspensory ovarian ligament supports the ovary anteriorly, extending towards the dorsal body wall.
Urethral orifice serves as the entry point for the urethra, allowing urine to exit the body.
Urogenital aperture is the external opening that connects to the urogenital sinus.
Urogenital sinus is a common passageway formed by the union of the urethra and vagina, facilitating reproductive and urinary functions.
Uterine horn is the area where the uterine tube connects posteriorly; these structures are typically narrow unless the cat is pregnant or has previously litered.
Uterine tube comprises the most anterior portion of the reproductive tubes through which ovum are transported; they are thin and convoluted lying lateral to the ovaries.
Vagina is the canal that connects the uterus to the outside, situated between the cervix and urogenital sinus, facilitating childbirth and copulation.

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Explore the anatomy and functions of the female cat reproductive system, including the cervix, uterus, and supportive ligaments. This quiz focuses on the key structures and their roles in reproduction and overall health. Test your knowledge on the unique aspects of feline anatomy.