Oval-shaped mass in the female reproductive tract whose opening connects the uterus with the vagina.
The portion of the female reproductive tract between the vagina and the uterus. It is usually sealed by thick mucus except when the female is in estrus or delivering young.
The opening of the uterus. During labor, the cervix dilates (opens) and effaces (thins out) to allow passage of the baby into the birth canal (vagina.)
The lower section of the uterus which protrudes into the vagina and serves as a reservoir for sperm.
adjective CERVICAL): the cylindrical, lower part of the uterus leading into the vagina.
The cervix is in the lower part of the uterus which dilates and effaces during labor to allow passage of the baby.
tip of the uterus that sometimes projects into the vagina
The lower end or neck of the uterus which leads into the vagina, and gradually opens during labour.
neck of the uterus; the portion of the uterus that extends into the vagina
neck; any constricted portion of an organ, such as the lower cylindrical part of the uterus
The neck-like portion of an organ, especially the part of the uterus that extends into the vagina.
Narrow opening separating vaginal canal from the uterus. Placed against the cervix, the Today® Sponge effectively blocks sperm from entering the uterus.
The opening to the uterus (or womb).
The opening of the womb, at the back of the vagina.
The narrow opening that acts as the gateway between the vagina and the uterus. When a pregnant woman gives birth, the cervix must dilate, or open up, so that the baby can come out.
Lowermost part of the uterus, which protrudes like a bottleneck into the upper vagina; the cervix opens into the uterus through the narrow cervical canal.
The lower, cylindrical terminus of the uterus that juts into the vagina and contains a narrow canal connecting the upper and lower parts of a woman's reproductive tract.
The border between the vagina and the uterus. It is a round, indented object that you may be able to feel at the back of your vagina. It is where pap smears are taken and can occasionally be the site of cancers (rare in young women). Diagram.
Lower third of the uterus, which protrudes into the vagina.
Latin = neck, adjective - cervical.
The 'neck' of the womb, through which your baby will eventually be born.
The lower, cylindrical end of the womb that can be felt right inside the vagina. There is a narrow canal through it connecting the womb with the vagina.
The necklike opening to the uterus
The "neck" of the uterus, lying between the body of the uterus (its fundus) and the vagina. See also, cervical mucus, cervical polyp, cervical pregnancy and cervicitis. The embryological development of the cervix and congenital abnormalities.
(ser-vix) : the neck of the womb (uterus).
The lower part of the uterus that protrudes into the vaginal canal and allows passage of menstrual flow from the uterus and passage of sperm into the uterus.
The neck of the uterus. It is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long and has the cervical canal which passes through it between the uterus and the vagina. The baby will pass through the cervical canal to be born.
The inferior portion of the uterus.
The necklike lower part of the uterus, which dilates and effaces during labor to allow passage of the fetus
(SER-viks) Narrow outer end of the uterus, consisting of a passage leading to the vagina
The lower portion of the uterus which is adjacent to the vagina and serves to act as a reservoir for sperm. The cervix secretes alkaline mucus which protects sperm from the acid environment of the vagina.
sir-vicks Ring of muscle at the bottom of the uterus in females.
Lower portion of the uterus that dilates and thins to allow passage of the fetus.
Mouth of the uterus (womb). In the first stage of labor the cervix thins and opens to allow the baby to move into the vagina (birth canal).
The cervix keeps the foetus from falling out of the uterus. During labour, the cervix thins and dilates to allow the baby to pass out of the uterus and into the vagina
The entry into the uterus or womb. A pap smear tests for cancer of the cervix.
Mouth of the uterus (womb). As labour begins the cervix thins and opens
the tube-like lowermost portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina. "Cervicitis" refers to inflammation of the cervix.
the part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck"
The tip of the uterus. Also the intravaginal part of the uterus. This needs to open before delivery can occur. This is where Pap smears are taken from.
The neck or opening of the womb, which protrudes into the vagina.
A small, round organ making up the neck of the uterus and separating it from the vagina .
the organ connecting the vagina and uterus.
narrow, lower portion, or neck, of the uterus. Dilates and effaces in preparation of the birth of the baby.
The passageway that connects the vagina to the uterus
The uterine cervix is the lowest portion of a woman's uterus (womb). Most of the uterus lies in the pelvis, but part of the cervix is located in the vagina, where it connects the uterus with the vagina.
the very lower portion of the uterus which serves as the passageway between the vagina and uterus.
A narrow passage connecting the vagina to the womb (uterus)
The cervix is the part of the uterus which extends into the vagina. It is the passageway between the uterus and vagina. The cervix serves as a boundary between outside of the body and the inside of the body, keeping substances like sperm out of the uterus.
Lower protion of the uterus that connects with the vagina.
entrance to the womb/uterus
(SER-vihks) The narrow, constricted part of the uterus that lies between the vagina and the body of the uterus.
The top vertebrae of the spine where the trigeminal nerve originates and through which the spinal cord passes to connect to the brainstem. luster headache. Searing, boring, come-and-go pain in the face or forehead thought to be caused by dilation of the blood vessels in the skull. Sometimes confused with trigeminal neuralgia.
lower portion of the uterus where the vagina communicates with the uterine cavity.
The neck of the uterus that dilates during labour.
Any "necklike" structure; usually refers to the neck of the uterus where cancer may occur.
neck and lower part of the uterus. It opens into the cavity of the uterus at the top of the vagina.
Lower section of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
The lowermost tip of the uterus. The cervix is usually tested for the presence of abnormal cells (including those caused by the human papilloma virus) during a Pap smear.
The lower, narrow end of the uterus.
The cervix is the cone-shaped opening to the womb (or uterus). It allows for menstrual blood to pass from the womb to the vagina and it also allows for the passage the baby from the womb to the vagina during birth.
The lower, cylindrical end of the uterus that forms a narrow canal connecting the uterus to the vagina. Click here for an illustration.
Literally any "neck-like" structure, but usually refers to the neck of the uterus where cancer may develop
Neck of uterus ; “ The lower portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
the cuff of tissue that leads into the uterus
The lowest part of the uterus which extends down into and opens into the vagina.
The opening of the uterus. The cervix must open to a diameter of 10 cms for the baby to be born.
The lowest portion of the uterus that thins out and opens during labor for the delivery of the baby.
the opening at the lower end of the uterus.
The lower neck of the uterus that opens into the vagina. PICTURE
The lower opening of the uterus (womb).
The lowest portion of the uterus which resembles a tube until time of delivery when it opens into the birth canal to allow passage of the baby.
the cylindrical, lower part of the uterus leading into the vagina. (adjective cervical)
The part of the uterus that extends into the vagina, permitting sperm to enter and menstrual blood to exit through an opening called the OS. It produces mucous that helps the sperm to travel into the uterus. close window
(also called the neck of the uterus).This is a ring of muscles at the top of the vagina. It has a very small opening to allow the blood to pass through it during menstruation. It also allows sperm to pass through during unprotected sexual intercourse. Because the opening is so small a tampon cannot get lost inside the body. During birth the cervix expands to allow the baby out of the uterus.
SER-viks In the female human, the opening to the uterus. 197
the narrow outer end of the uterus.
The lower portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina. A flexible tube used for aspirating or injecting fluids.
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
The lower part of the uterus. It has an opening into the vagina. This hole lets blood come out of the uterus during a period. It also lets sperm come into the uterus and fallopian tubes. It can be stretched open very big during childbirth to let the baby pass through. Imagine a ketchup bottle turned upside down. The neck of the bottle is the vagina and the part full of ketchup would be the uterus. If there were a gate between these two parts, that would be the CERVIX.
The narrow entryway between the vagina and the uterus. The muscles of the cervix are flexible so that is can expand to let a baby pass through when he/she is being born.
The cervix is the outer end of a woman's uterus. Cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women.
is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) where the baby develops. The cervix is the bottom part of the uterus that opens (dilates) to get ready for birth.
the neck of the uterus (womb).
The neck shaped structure leading from your vagina to your uterus.
means neck and is applied to the neck like portion of an organ (e.g. cervix of uterus)
"The lower, narrower portion of the uterus (""neck""). It is a muscular ring approximately 4 cm in length that projects into the vagina."
the lower, narrow part (or neck) of the uterus.
the lower end of the uterus. It is the opening of the uterine cavity into the vagina.
The opening between the uterus and the vagina that has a small opening (about the size of a pencil point), through which menstrual fluid escapes.
ser' viks]- The cylindrical (tube-like) projection from the uterus into the vagina. Normally tightly closed, the cervix must be dilated gently to permit entrance of a suction curette to perform a surgical abortion.
The narrow, bottom part of the uterus which connects the uterus to the vagina
the neck shaped opening of the uterus
the lower, cylindrical end of the uterus that forms a narrow canal connecting the upper (uterus) and lower (vagina) parts of a woman's reproductive tract.
The lower section of the uterus which protrudes into the vagina and dilates during labor to allow the passage of the fetus.
The part of the uterus that protrudes into the vaginal cavity. It is separated from the bladder by the parametrium. The vaginal end of the cervix contains the cervical canal.
the narrow neck-like end of the uterus leading into the vagina which must thin out and open during labor to allow the baby to pass into the birth canal.
the visible portion of the end of the uterus at the back of the vagina. The cervix opens into the uterus.
opening to the uterus, on top of the vagina.
the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) located between the bladder and the rectum. It forms a canal that opens into the vagina, which leads to the outside of the body.
the neck of the womb in a female.
The cylindrical part of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina. The area where pap smear cell samples tend to be collected.
The lower end portion of the uterus connecting the isthmus and the ostium uteri with the vaginal canal. image
the lower part of the uterus extending into the vagina.
The lower part of the uterus that connects it with the vagina.
the opening of the uterus. It is found between the body of the uterus and the vagina.
The neck/opening of the uterus, that extends and opens into the vagina.
The lower part of the uterus, often referred to as the neck of the uterus.
Part of the female reproductive system; the rounded lower portion, or neck, of the uterus, which protrudes into the vagina.
A ring of muscle at the base of the uterus, extending into the vagina.
The neck of the womb, which has a canal leading to the uterus
The neck of the uterus, which connects the uterus with the vagina
The donut-shaped gateway between the vagina and the uterus. The cervix is coated with mucus, which can be thick or thin depending on a woman's monthly hormone levels. Because of its anatomical position, it is an easy target for infection.
The narrow, lower end of the uterus.
The narrow lower opening of the uterus into the vagina.
The neck or opening of the uterus, which dilates or opens up during the first stage of labor to let the baby through.
The opening of the uterus at its lowest end; essentially, it is a narrow canal that connects the vaginal canal with the uterine corpus where implantation takes place.
part of the uterus that connects uterus to the vagina.
refers to the neck of the womb.
The cervix is the opening to the uterus. It is like a neck, and has to both thin and open (dilate) to approximately 10 centimeters diameter to allow the fetus's head to pass through.
The muscular junction between the vagina and the uterus in the female. During the mating process, this portion of the female reproductive tract stimulates the glans penis of the male by muscular constriction, causing the male to ejaculate. The cervix is normally open when the female is in estrus, but is closed during the remainder of the estrous cycle and during pregnancy to prevent contamination of the uterus. See illustration, page 43.
lower part, or neck, of the uterus. It is an opening to the uterus
Neck of womb. It acts as a reservoir for sperm and secretes an alkaline mucus which protect sperm from the acidity of the vagina.
The neck-like end of the uterus which opens into the vagina.
the cone shaped neck of the uterus that extends into the vagina.
The neck of the uterus, which is the passageway from the uterus to the vagina.
The tapered, lower end of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
The part of the uterus where it meets the vagina.
The part of the female reproductive system which connects the uterus and the vagina.
The neck of the uterus, which creates an opening between the uterus and the vagina.
"doorway" into woman's uterus from the vagina; circular in shape, made of very strong muscles; synonym: uterine neck
The narrow, lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. The cervical canal runs through the cervix and connects the vagina with the uterine cavity. The cervix produces mucus which sperm must swim through before entering the uterine cavity and then the fallopian tubes.
The narrow neck of the uterus, which extends into and can be partially visualized in the vagina. The cervix is a primary site of chlamydia infection and testing in females.
the neck of the womb located at the top of the vagina.
(SER-vicks) - a knob of flesh with a small opening in the middle. It provides an opening between the vagina and the uterus and it helps to protect the inside of the uterus.
The lower part of the uterus, a narrow neck which opens into the vagina.
The lower section of the uterus, often called the "neck of the womb"
The outer end (neck) of the uterus.
The lower part of the uterus, with an opening connecting the uterus to the vagina.
The mouth or entrance of the womb. (See womb)
The narrow, neck-shaped lower portion of the uterus that connects the uterus and the vagina.
part of the female reproductive system. The cervix is the narrow opening at the bottom of the uterus. During labor the cervix thins and opens to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal.
A small cylindrical organ about an inch or so long and less than an inch around that makes up the lower part and neck of the uterus. The cervix separates the body and cavity of the uterus from the vagina.
the necklike narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vagina; it stretches to allow a baby to be born.
The lowest part of the womb, or uterus, through which babies pass when they are born.
The narrow, cylindrical part of the lower uterus. Also known as the neck of the womb.
The lowermost portion of the uterus that is visible in the vagina.
The lower segment of the uterus where the vagina and uterus join.
the lower part of the uterus that projects into the vagina. Made up of mostly fibrous tissue and muscle, the cervix is circular in shape.
The entrance to the uterus.
The opening between the uterus and the vagina. The cervical mucus plugs the cervical canal and normally prevents foreign materials from entering the reproductive tract. The cervix remains closed during pregnancy and dilates during labor and delivery to allow the baby to be born.
The cervix (from Latin "neck") is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is cylindrical or conical in shape and protrudes through the upper anterior vaginal wall. Approximately half its length is visible with appropriate medical equipment; the remainder lies above the vagina beyond view.