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Cervix

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Cervix

Definition:
The lowest part of the female uterus facing the vaginal canal. It is cylindrical in shape and 2-3 cm long. A cervical canal runs the entire length of the cervix and connects the lumen of the vaginal canal to the lumen of the uterus. The opening of cervical canal into the uterus is called the internal os, and the opening into the vagina is called the external os.




Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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