The uterus (from Latin "uterus", plural uteri) or womb is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of humans and most other mammals. source
The uterus (from Latin "uterus", plural uteri) or womb is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of humans and most other mammals.
It is within the uterus that the fetus develops during gestation. source
It is within the uterus that the fetus develops during gestation.
In the embryo the uterus develops from the paramesonephric ducts which fuse into the single organ known as a simplex uterus. source
In the embryo the uterus develops from the paramesonephric ducts which fuse into the single organ known as a simplex uterus.
The uterus has different forms in many other animals and in some it exists as two separate uteri known as a duplex uterus. source
The uterus has different forms in many other animals and in some it exists as two separate uteri known as a duplex uterus.
In English, the term uterus is used consistently within the medical and related professions. source
In English, the term uterus is used consistently within the medical and related professions.
The uterus is located within the pelvic region immediately behind and almost overlying the bladder, and in front of the rectum. source
The uterus is located within the pelvic region immediately behind and almost overlying the bladder, and in front of the rectum.
The human uterus is pear-shaped and about 7.6 cm (3 in.) long, 4.5 cm broad (side to side) and 3.0 cm thick. source
The human uterus is pear-shaped and about 7.6 cm (3 in.) long, 4.5 cm broad (side to side) and 3.0 cm thick.
A typical adult uterus weighs about 60 grams. source
A typical adult uterus weighs about 60 grams.
The uterus can be divided anatomically into four regions: The fundus, corpus (body), cervix and the internal os. source
The uterus can be divided anatomically into four regions: The fundus, corpus (body), cervix and the internal os.
The uterus is held in position within the pelvis by condensations of endopelvic fascia, which are called ligaments. source
The uterus is held in position within the pelvis by condensations of endopelvic fascia, which are called ligaments.
During pregnancy, the uterine glands and blood vessels in the endometrium further increase in size and number. source
During pregnancy, the uterine glands and blood vessels in the endometrium further increase in size and number.
The uterus mostly consists of smooth muscle, known as "myometrium." source
The uterus mostly consists of smooth muscle, known as "myometrium."
Serous layer of visceral peritonium, It covers the outer surface of the uterus. source
Serous layer of visceral peritonium, It covers the outer surface of the uterus.
The uterus is primarily supported by the pelvic diaphragm, perineal body and the urogenital diaphragm. source
The uterus is primarily supported by the pelvic diaphragm, perineal body and the urogenital diaphragm.
Secondarily, it is supported by ligaments and the peritoneal ligament the broad ligament of uterus. source
Secondarily, it is supported by ligaments and the peritoneal ligament the broad ligament of uterus.
This position is referred to as anteversion of the uterus. source
This position is referred to as anteversion of the uterus.
Uterus assumes anteverted position in 50% women, retroverted position in 25% women and rest have midposed uterus. source
Uterus assumes anteverted position in 50% women, retroverted position in 25% women and rest have midposed uterus.
