Internal orifice of the uterus
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| Latin | orificium internum uteri |
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The internal orifice of the uterus (or internal orifice of the cervix uteri or internal os) is an interior narrowing of the uterine cavity. It corresponds to a slight constriction known as the isthmus that can be observed on the surface of the uterus about midway between the apex and base.
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References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- Anatomy figure: 43:05-17 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
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