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The cervix is the lower end of the uterus. It is located at the top of the vaginaand is about one inch long. The cervical canal passes through the cervix, allowing blood from a menstrual period and a baby (fetus) to pass from the womb (uterus) into the vagina.
The cervical canal also allows sperm to pass from the vagina into the uterus.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe cervix is the lower end of the uterus. It is located at the top of the vaginaand is about one inch long. The cervical canal passes through the cervix, allowing blood from a menstrual period and a baby (fetus) to pass from the womb (uterus) into the vagina.
The cervical canal also allows sperm to pass from the vagina into the uterus.
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- Cervical cancer
- Cervical inflammation
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
- Cervical polyps
- Cervical pregnancy
- Cervical conization
- Cervical dysplasia
- PAP smear
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Review Date: 02/20/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Is collum the scientific name for cervix?
No. Cervix is the scientific name for cervix.
Do men have a cervix?
No, men do not have a cervix.
What is a prominent cervix?
what is a prominent cervix?
Do only males have a cervix?
Men do not have a cervix.
What is the ventral opening to the uterus?
Cervix
What is the ring of muscle at the opening of the uterus called?
cervix
How do you use cervix in a sentence?
The cervix is the head of the uterus. Here are some sentences.During childbirth, the cervix dilates to allow the baby to come out.A PAP smear takes a small sample from the cervix to test for cancer.The cervix is a hard, muscular organ.
Where is the cervix on a woman?
The cervix is located inside a woman's vagina. The vaginal opening is an opening to the vaginal canal that leads to the cervix. The cervix is a tiny hole the shape of a doughnut that leads to a woman's uterus.
Why is it necessary for the cervix to dilate?
Cervix has got a opening it it. Cervix is a sphincter. Normally it is in contracted stage. At the time of the delivery the cervix needs to be dilated slowly and progressively. The uterus goes on contracting and retracting. The whole baby has to pass through the dilated cervix in order to get the baby delivered. Normal delivery is not possible with out the cervix getting dilated.
Can sperm go through your cervix if cervix feels closed?
Yes
What is the plural form of cervix?
The plural of cervix can either be cervixes or cervices.
Where is the cervix located if you are 10 days from your period?
the cervix is located in the uterus.
