Cervix
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The cervix or uterine cervix is a dynamic fibromuscular sexual organ of the female reproductive system that connects the vagina with the uterine cavity. The human female cervix has been documented ana
A normal cervix of an adult viewed through a vagina using a bivalved vaginal speculum. The functional squamocolumnar junction surrounds the external os and is visible as the irregular demarcation between the lighter and darker shades of pink mucosa.
Transformation zone mucosa, when the squamocolumnar junction has a gradual transition. It consists of a mix of stratified squamous epithelium and mucinous glands. H&E stain.
Histology of endocervix, with mucinous columnar epithelium and mucinous glands. H&E stain.
A nulliparous woman's ectocervix showing cervical ectropion, visible as the darker red mucosa surrounding the cervical os. Viewed on speculum exam.
Uterus
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The uterus or womb is the organ in the reproductive system of most female mammals, including humans, that accommodates the embryonic and fetal development of one or more fertilized eggs until birth. T
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…embryogenesis. During development, the outer parts of the two ducts fuse, forming a single urogenital canal that will become the vagina, cervix, and uterus. The cervix grows in size at a smaller rate than the body of the uterus, so the relative size of the cervix over time decreases, decreasing from being…
Different regions of the uterus, and the vagina, displayed and labelled using a 3D medical illustration
Uterus shown in position in the body
Differentiation of uterus
Transvaginal ultrasonography showing a uterine fluid accumulation in a postmenopausal woman