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What is the muscle that acts as the opening between the vagina and uterus?

It is the cervix.


In the female reproductive system what is the cervix?

The neck of the uterus, which has a small opening and extends into the inner end of the vagina. The cervix is part of the uterus. The uterus looks like a bottle and the cervix is the neck. The cervix fits slightly into the vagina. Sperm have to travel through an opening in the cervix, into the uterus and then a little way into the Fallopian tubes. If the woman has ovulated, they should meet there in the tubes. The egg will travel further down into the uterus and the embryo will attach and embed into the uterine wall.


Where is a females vagina?

A female's vagina is located between the vulva and the cervix, towards the lower part of her body, in the pelvic region.


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 tube connects the cervix to the outside of the body?

The tube that connects the cervix to the outside of the body is called the vagina. It serves as the passageway for menstrual fluid to exit the body, for intercourse, and for childbirth. The vagina is part of the female reproductive system and plays a crucial role in various reproductive and sexual functions.

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What is the function of uterus and cervix?

The function of the cervix is to allow flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina, and direct the sperms into the uterus during intercourse.


What is the function of the cervix?

The cervix is the passageway between the vagina and the uterus. The opening is generally very small, but just enough to allow menstrual blood out, and semen in.In labor the contractions of the uterus cause the cervix to thin and dilate, so the baby can pass through the vagina and into the world.The function of the cervix is to allow flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina, and direct the sperms into the uterus during intercourse.


What are the functions of the cervix?

Leads from uterus to vagina provides support to the uterus and allows the flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina, and to direct the sperms into the uterus during intercourse.


What does colpocervical refers to the?

Colopocervical refers to the vagina and cervix. The cervix is the part of the female reproductive system located between the uterus and vagina.


What does colpocervical refer to?

Colopocervical refers to the vagina and cervix. The cervix is the part of the female reproductive system located between the uterus and vagina.


Where the cervix located on a cow?

The cervix is located inside the cow between the vagina and the uterus. What would be the vulva at the entrance to the vagina would be the cervix--or at least the start of the cervix--at the other end. It is the organ that is essentially the "door" between the vagina and the uterus, but a 6" to 8" long cylindrical one at that.


Does the cervix give sexual pleasure?

NO, the cervix has no nerve endings except for pressure. Plus, a girl cannot reach it with her finger. A guy's penis can hit the cervix during intercourse--and hurt the soft tissues it has (so guys should try to NOT hit the cervix). But the most sexual pleasure comes from the clitoris and somewhat less from the vagina.


Cervix in pregnancy?

the cervix is the upper part of the vagina/lower part of the uterus. during the latent phase of labor, the cervix begins dilating. (opening). then the contractions of the uterus intensify and push the fetus past the cervix and out through the vagina


What does transcervically mean?

Through the vagina and the cervix


Is the vagina is located superior to the cervix?

False !


What part of the uterus is a pap smear peformed on?

A pap smear is normally taken from the cervix, the end of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.


How does the vagina get lubricated?

The vagina gets lubricated through a combination of vaginal secretions produced by the cervix, the walls of the vagina, and through increased blood flow to the vaginal tissues during sexual arousal. This natural lubrication helps make sexual activity more comfortable and enjoyable.