uterus: Quick Facts

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Medical illustration showing a frontal section of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovary, fallopian tube, and associated ligaments, with anatomical structures labeled.

Medical illustration showing a cross-section of the female reproductive system with labeled parts including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, vagina, vulva, bladder, rectum, and surrounding anatomical structures.

Three labeled cross-section diagrams show the development of a human embryo implanted in the uterine lining at 7.5, 13, and 23 days, highlighting structures such as the embryonic disk, amniotic cavity, yolk sac, trophoblast, and chorion.

Diagram showing human embryological and fetal development in three stages: at six weeks, the embryo is enclosed within halved amnion, chorion, and uterus; another view at six weeks highlights the formation of the umbilical cord; at three months, the fetus is shown within the halved amnion, chorion, and uterus, with the placenta and umbilical cord labeled.

Diagram showing the female reproductive system with labeled ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina, alongside hormone pathways and the process from ovulation to fertilization and early embryo development.

Diagram of the female renal system showing kidneys, adrenal glands, and urinary tract organs in their anatomical positions, with labels for major structures including blood vessels, bladder, and uterus.

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