Anatomy of uterus and adnexa
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The most common position of the uterus is anteverted (cervix angles forward) and anteflexed (body is flexed forward). The position of the uterus in the adult is liable to considerable variation, depending chiefly on the condition of the bladder and rectum. Adnexa: In gynecology, the appendages of the uterus, namely the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, and the ligaments that hold the uterus in place.
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This video covers the anatomy and position of the uterus and adnexa. It explains that the most common position of the uterus is anteverted and anteflexed, that its position varies considerably depending mainly on the condition of the bladder and rectum, and that the adnexa are the ovaries, fallopian tubes and ligaments holding the uterus in place.
Key points
- The most common uterine position is anteverted and anteflexed
- Uterine position varies with the condition of the bladder and rectum
- Adnexa in gynecology means the appendages of the uterus
- The adnexa comprise the ovaries, fallopian tubes and supporting ligaments
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This video presents “Anatomy of uterus and adnexa” — The most common position of the uterus is anteverted (cervix angles forward) and anteflexed (body is flexed forward). The position of the uterus in the adult is liable to considerable variation, depending chiefly on the condition of the. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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