Shape
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Introduction
Overall the uterus is pear shaped, and usually bent anteriorly (anteflexed) between the cervix and body.
The cavity is roughly triangular or “T” shaped. The cervix is cylindrical prior to puberty
Shape of the Body of the Uterus
Pear Shape in both the Sagital and Coronal Planes |
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The uterus is pear shaped as depicted in this overlay sagital (a,b) and coronal (c,d) T 1weighted enhanced MRI study Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD Copyright 2010 96378c02.81s |
Sagital Plane |
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The uterus is pear shaped as depicted in this artistic overlay sagital MRI image Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD Copyright 2010 6378c02kb05.8s |
Shaped Like a Pear |
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The uterus is shaped like a pear Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD Copyright 2010 All rights reserved 85370pd07b.8s |