The uterus is a pear-shaped organ made up of a fundus, body, isthmus and cervix. The fallopian tube enters at each superolateral angle, above which lies the fundus. The cervix is gripped by the vagina to form a supra-vaginal and a vaginal part. The uterine canal traverses the internal...
The uterus varies considerably in size, shape and weight depending on the status of parturition and estrogenic stimulation. The uterus is a fibromuscular organ that can be divided into the upper muscular uterine corpus and the lower fibrous cervix, which extends into the vagina. The up...
Vagina anatomy this image shows the vagina of the female pelvis in relation to the surrounding organs this is a side view of a vertically sectioned pelvis showing: 1. fallopian tube 2. ovary 3. uterus 4. cervix 5. rectum 6. anus
The vagina is part of the female reproductive system. It is the canal that is flanked by the vulva and labia on the outside of the body and the cervix of the uterus on the inside. A thin membrane called the hymen covers the opening to the vagina. The tissue may be broken or torn d...
Urinary SystemThe urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Female Reproductive SystemThe female reproductive system includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, mammary glands and breasts. Male Reproductive SystemThe male reproductive system includes ...
Structure, relations and functions of the uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries. Start Cervix, vagina and vulva Anatomy of the cervix, vagina and vulva Start Fetus in utero Introduction to the fetus in utero. Start Male pelvis and reproductive organs The male pelvis is narrower and tall...
Functionally, it facilitates menstruation, sexual intercourse and childbirth. The vagina is located posterior to the urinary bladder and urethra, and anterior to the rectum. The upper end of the vagina is attached to the cervix of the uterus. These structures form a pouch (vaginal fornix) which...
The uterine tubes, also known as oviducts or fallopian tubes, are the female structures that transport the ova from the ovary to the uterus each month. In the presence of sperm and fertilization, the uterine tubes transport the fertilized egg to the uter
The vagina is a muscular tube, about 7–9 cm long, that runs from the vulva to the cervix. It is very, very stretchy. The cervix, which is sometimes called the neck of the womb, is quite firm and lies at the bottom of the uterus. The cervix has a hole in the middle to allow ...
uterus and the vagina. It is divided into supravaginal and vaginal portions. Definition (NCI_NCI-GLOSS) The lower narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between uterus and vagina. Definition (NCI_CDISC) The lower part of the uterus occupying the region between the isthmusof the ...