Uterus: Parts

Question 1

Parts

Answer 1

1. Fundus
2. Body
3. Cervix

Question 2

Fundus

Answer 2

Uterus part above level of uterine tubes opening

Question 3

Body

Answer 3

1. Extends from fundus superior to cervix inferior
2. Near its upper end, body receives uterine tubes on both sides, fusion point between uterine tube and uterus body is called uterine cornu

Question 4

Cervix

Answer 4

1. Uterus lower constricted part
2. Its cavity (cervical canal) is spindle shaped which opens into uterine cavity by internal os and into vagina by external os
3. Its lower 1/2 projects into upper part of vagina anterior wall dividing cervix it into vaginal and supravaginal parts
4. Vaginal grooves surrounding vaginal part are called vaginal fornices

Question 5

External os

Answer 5

Circular in nulliparous women and transverse in parous women

Question 6

Isthmus

Answer 6

1. External constriction between body and cervix
2. It indicates internal os level