Function of the uterus

Synonyms

Uterus, metra, hystera
Ovary, pregnancy, menstrual cycle, ovaries

English: uterus, womb

Illustration of the uterus

Figure uterus
  1. Uterus -
    uterus
  2. Uterine tip -
    Fundus uteri
  3. Uterine lining -
    Tunica mucosa
  4. Uterine cavity -
    Cavitas uteri
  5. Peritoneum cover -
    Tunica serosa
  6. Cervix -
    Ostium uteri
  7. Uterine body -
    Corpus uteri
  8. Uterine constriction -
    Isthmus uteri
  9. Sheath - vagina
  10. Cervix - Cervix uteri
  11. Ovary - Ovary
  12. Fallopian tubes - Tuba uterina

You can find an overview of all Dr-Gumpert images at: medical illustrations

Fig. Position and shape of the uterus in the female pelvis
  1. Uterus - uterus
  2. Uterine tip - Fundus uteri
  3. Uterine lining -
    Tunica mucosa
  4. Uterine cavity - Cavitas uteri
  5. Peritoneum cover - Tunica serosa
  6. Cervix - Ostium uteri
  7. Uterine body - Corpus uteri
  8. Uterine constriction - Isthmus uteri
  9. Sheath - vagina
  10. Pubic symphysis -
    Pubic symphysis
  11. Urinary bladder - Vesica urinaria
  12. Rectum - Rectum

Function of the uterus

Of the cervix serves on the one hand the function of the passage of the sperm into the uterus (uterus) and on the other hand it ensures the closure of the uterus (uterus) during the pregnancy. It also protects against infections rising from the vagina into the uterus. Usually the outer one cervix filled with a plug of mucus. The amount and consistency of this Schleipfropfs depends on the hormonal influences at the time of the menstrual cycle.

The body of the uterus houses the unborn child during pregnancy. In the case of pregnancy, the germ becomes embedded in the lining of the uterine body. The mucous membrane of the non-pregnant woman is subject to puberty one usually 28 days Menstrual cycle and changes steadily within this time under the influence of hormones.

The muscle layer of the body of the uterus is very thick and has muscles arranged in a spiral. This makes a lot of sense, since the muscles, when they contract (contract) during childbirth, direct the unborn child with rhythmic waves towards the vagina and thus determine the birth path.