Cervix

Definition

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina, acting as a gateway between the uterus and the vaginal canal. It plays a crucial role in reproductive health, serving functions in menstruation, childbirth, and sexual intercourse.

Related terms

Uterus: The organ in female mammals where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth; directly connected to the cervix.

Vagina: A muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in women and most female mammals.

Fertilization: The process by which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell; typically occurs within the fallopian tubes above the cervix