Uterus

Question 1

Uterus

Answer 1

1. Like cavity
2. Lying between urinary bladder (anterior) and rectum (posterior)

Question 2

Size

Answer 2

3 x 2 x 1 inches, in adults uterus body is double cervix length (reverse occurs in young girls)

Question 3

Position

Answer 3

1. Anteverted: uterus long axis forms 90º angle with vagina long axis
2. Anteflexed: uterus is bent forwards on itself at internal os level forming about 170º angle, between long axis of uterus body and that of cervix
3. Retroverted retroflexed is reverse of normal position and may lead to sterility