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The outer cervical os is the opening in the uterine cervix (the neck of the uterus) closer to the vagina. Its counterpart is the interior cervical os, which is opening in the cervix closer to the uterus.

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What is the medical term meaning the divot in your cervix?

The little dent in your cervix is at the opening into the endocervical canal. That opening is called the cervical os or, more specifically, the ectocervical os. At the other end of the canal is the endocervical os.


What is the lower part of the uterus?

The opening at the lower end of the uterus is the internal cervical os. It leads to the cervical canal, through the exernal os, and into the vagina.


What does os mean in medical terminology?

An OS is a mouth-like opening. An example are internal and external cervical OS


The junction of the uterine cavity with the cervical canal is?

internal OS


What divisions are in the uterus?

The uterus is divided into three main parts: the fundus (upper portion), the body (middle portion), and the cervix (lower portion). The cervix further consists of the inner cervical canal, which connects the uterus to the vagina, and the outer cervical os, which is the opening of the canal into the vagina.


What is the medical term meaning removal of core of cervical tissue for biopsy?

Core biopsy of the cervix is not a normal procedure. Cone biopsy of the cervix is the medical term of removal of a portion of the cervix surrounding the cervical os.


What formation explains the formation and movement of the outer surface os the earth?

the theory of plate tectonics


How does sperm reach the uterus?

the sperm reaches the uterus through the cervical opening or cervical os.


What is a smits sleeve for the cervix?

A smits sleeve is a small device (plastic tube) that is inserted into the cervical OS to maintain an opening for insertion of radiation brachytherapy tandems


Preparation of the cervix for birth or dilation is termed cervical?

Cervical manipulation.


The cervical spine is made up of how many cervical vertebrae?

The cervical spine is made up of seven cervical vertebrae. These are numbered(C1-C7) and are the smallest of the true vertebrae. The third through sixth cervical vertebrae have characteristics in common. The first, second, and seventh are considered special cervical vertebrae, and have different characteristics.


Is cervical lordosis an early stage of osteoporosis?

No, a cervical lordosis is the normal curve of your cervical spine (neck).