The uterus, fundus and cervix

This topic covers the anatomy and physiology of the uterus, the fundus and the cervix. The listed papers are mostly reference entries rather than trials. They describe the uterus itself, the abdomen and pelvis, the female internal genitals and the pelvic cavity, along with the physiology of pregnancy and of cervical dilation.

Related entries cover how the uterus is examined. One looks at evaluation of the gestational sac and another at uterine imaging. Entries on vaginal delivery and perimortem cesarean delivery show how this anatomy relates to birth and to emergency situations. Because these sources are descriptive, they explain structure and function rather than compare approaches to care.

Parents often ask what the uterus does, how it changes as pregnancy progresses, and what it means when the cervix opens. An educator may want a clear, labeled picture of these structures and plain wording for terms such as fundus that parents will hear at visits. The papers below are the ones the Hub tracks on this topic.