FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE

ANATOMY

UTERUS

The embryologic origin of the uterus is from fusion of the two Müllerian ducts.
Major structures include the corpus, cornu, isthmus and cervix. Internal layers
of the uterus include the serosa, myometrium, and endometrium. The ligaments
attached to the uterus include the broad ligament, round ligaments, cardinal
ligaments, and uterosacral ligaments. Anatomical positions of the uterus
include anteverted, retroverted, mid-position. Normal uterine position tips
slightly anterior in the pelvis.