Uterus Shown in Half Cross-Section

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The uterus is the female reproductive organ that is responsible for several reproductive functions, including menses, implantation, gestation, labour and delivery. The uterus consists of three tissue layers called the endometrium, the middle layer or endometrium, the outer layer of the uterus, the serosa or perimetrium. It is a hollow, thick-walled, muscular organ situated deeply in the pelvic cavity between the bladder and rectum.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Uterus, ovary, endometrium, endometrium, perimetrium, serosag, fallopian tube, vagina, cervix, ovarian ligament, uterine cavity, fimbriae, fundus, uterine tube, ovarian ligament.

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Joanna Culley