Histomorphology of the equine cervix.

摘要: Summary The cervix provides an effective, morphological barrier between the uterus and outside world. The aim of this study was to characterize epithelial morphology vascular structures equine along longitudinal horizontal axis in more detail by light microscopy. For purpose, cervical tissue specimens that had been removed from five different regions caudocranial 10 genitally healthy mares were available. histological staining carried out with haematoxylin–eosin, azan according Heidenhain, periodic acid-Schiff reaction resorcinfuchsin. An average cell height 17.5 ± 1.7 μm is measured, there being differences various areas mucosal folds cervix. Three types cells can be differentiated morphologically. Contrary data literature, a large number free membrane shows clearly discernible border kinocilia total canal. deep layers lamina propria mucosae show pronounced vascularization (46.3 ± 25.1 vessels/mm2) mainly consists veins venules. Support occlusive function canal form cavernous body assumed plexus.