The cervix (pl.: cervices) or cervix uteri is a dynamic fibromuscular sexual organ of the female reproductive system that connects the vagina with the uterine cavity. [1] The human female cervix has been documented anatomically since at least the time of Hippocrates, over 2,000 years ago.

What is your cervix? Your cervix is a muscular, tunnel-like organ. It’s the lower part of your uterus, and it connects your uterus and vagina. Sometimes called the “neck of the uterus,” your cervix plays an important role in allowing fluids to pass between your uterus and vagina.

Cervix, lowest region of the uterus; it attaches the uterus to the vagina and provides a passage between the vaginal cavity and the uterine cavity. The cervix, only about 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) long, projects about 2 centimeters into the upper vaginal cavity.

2024年1月7日 · The cervix is the lower portion (or the "neck") of the uterus. It is approximately 1 inch long and 1 inch wide and opens into the vagina. The cervix functions as the entrance for sperm to enter the uterus. During menstruation, the cervix opens slightly to allow menstrual blood to flow out of the uterus.

2023年11月26日 · The cervix is the most distal portion of the uterus, an organ of the female reproductive tract. It connects the vagina with the main body of the uterus, acting as a gateway between them.

2023年7月22日 · The cervix is a passageway into and out of the uterus. It widens during childbirth to allow for the passage of the baby. It also allows for the passage of menstrual fluid from the uterus, and sperm needs to travel through the cervix in order to reach the uterus.

2022年4月29日 · What is the cervix? The cervix is a fibromuscular organ that forms a canal between the lower, narrow end of the uterus and the vagina. The cervix is typically 2–3 centimeters (cm) in length,...

2018年1月19日 · The cervix of the uterus, also known as the cervix or uterine cervix, attaches the vagina to the uterus. It is approximately four centimeters long, approximately half of which extends into...

2025年1月16日 · The cervix is the lower fibromuscular portion of the uterus that projects within the vagina; it is an anatomical component exclusive to the female in mammals. The cervix is the region of the reproductive system, which is the boundary of the uterus with the vagina.

2023年1月1日 · The cervix is the lower end of the womb (uterus). It is at the top of the vagina. It is about 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters (1 to 1.3 inches) long. The cervical canal passes through the cervix. It allows blood from a menstrual period and a baby (fetus) to pass from the womb into the vagina.