The Uterus 



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cervix project^ into the anterior end of the vagina for a distance 

 of I to 2 inches in the form of an obtuse cone varying in its 

 transverse diameter, but approximating its longitudinal dimen- 

 sions. At the summit of this conical projection is the os uteri 

 or OS externum, with its mucous membrane thrown into conver- 

 gent longitudinal folds, suggesting the appearance of a radiating 

 flower, fleur epanouie. 



Fig. 2. NoN-GRAviD Uterus of Mare viewed from above, 

 WITH Right Cornu Laid Open. 



O, O, Ovaries. Ov, Oviduct. U, Uterus. UC, Uterine cornu. 

 BL, Broad ligament. V, Vagina. Vu, Vulva. CI, Clitoris. 

 H, Hymen. 



