• 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.
  • The cervix lies at the opening of the uterus (where babies grow) which is at the top of the vagina — it connects the uterus to the vagina.”
  • Cervix Health: Understanding the Causes and Symptoms of Neck Pain, Neoplasm, and Vaginal Bleeding.
  • During childbirth, the cervix dilates to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal.
  • Cervical dysplasia is a condition in which abnormal cells grow on the surface of the cervix.
  • 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.
  • In this article, we shall look at the structure of the cervix, its vasculature, innervation, functions, and any clinical relevance.
  • The cervix, only about 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) long, projects about 2 centimeters into the upper vaginal cavity.
  • The cervix (or neck of the uterus) is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) that joins to the top of the vagina.
  • The cervix is the opening in the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens to the top of the vagina (birth canal).