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  2. Uterus - Wikipedia

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    Different regions of the uterus, and the vagina, displayed and labelled using a 3D medical illustration. In humans, the uterus is located within the pelvic region immediately behind and almost overlying the bladder, and in front of the sigmoid colon. The human uterus is pear-shaped and about 7.6 cm (3.0 in) long, 4.5 cm (1.8 in) broad (side to ...

  3. Pelvic cavity - Wikipedia

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    In females, the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and upper vagina occupy the area between the other viscera. [1] [2] The rectum is located at the back of the pelvis, in the curve of the sacrum and coccyx; the bladder is in front, behind the pubic symphysis. The pelvic cavity also contains major arteries, veins, muscles, and nerves.

  4. Peritoneum - Wikipedia

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    The structures within the intraperitoneal space are called "intraperitoneal" (e.g., the stomach and intestines), the structures in the abdominal cavity that are located behind the intraperitoneal space are called "retroperitoneal" (e.g., the kidneys), and those structures below the intraperitoneal space are called "subperitoneal" or ...

  5. Abdominopelvic cavity - Wikipedia

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    The stomach is a more acidic environment to aid its role in beginning the major processes of digestion. The bolus must be mechanically and chemically broken down before entering the small intestine. The small intestine is about 20 feet long and goes behind the large intestine, forming a mass of curly tubing.

  6. Sigmoid colon - Wikipedia

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    Behind the sigmoid colon are the external iliac vessels, ovary, obturator nerve, the left piriformis, and left sacral plexus of nerves. In front, it is separated from the bladder in the male , and the uterus in the female , by some coils of the small intestine .

  7. What is uterus didelphys? Why some women have two ... - AOL

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    What are the health complications of uterus didelphys? According to Oller, “With uterine didelphys there is a higher risk of miscarriage, preterm labor, breech presentation, the need for a ...

  8. What is a tilted uterus and why does it happen? - AOL

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    A uterus is a muscular organ in the female pelvis that holds and nourishes the fetus during pregnancy. "In most women, the uterus is positioned forward," Greves says. Meaning, it's tilted a little ...

  9. Female reproductive system - Wikipedia

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    The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ. The uterus provides mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo (weeks 1 to 8) and fetus (from week 9 until the delivery). In addition, contractions in the muscular wall of the uterus are important in pushing out the fetus at the time of birth.