Leiden - Drawing Anteversion vs. Anteflexion of uterus - English labels

Leiden - Drawing Anteversion vs. Anteflexion of uterus - English labels
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Anteversion = anterior angulation of the uterus in relation to the axis of the vagina.
Anteflexion = anterior angulation of the uterus in relation to the cervix.
Based on "Leiden - Drawing Sagittal section female pelvis with peritoneum" by Ron Slagter
21 April 2023 - corrected anteversion - such that uterine line runs through axis of cervix, with gratitude to dr. A.R.H. Twijnstra PhD, gynaecologist, LUMC for advice.
Anatomical structures in item:
Uterus
Cervix uteri
Vagina
Uploaded by: opgobee Netherlands, Leiden – Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University
Creator(s)/credit: Ron Slagter NZIMBI, medical illustrator; O. Paul Gobée MD, anatomist, LUMC
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Leiden - Drawing Anteversion vs. Anteflexion of uterus - English labels
Uploaded by: opgobee
Institution: Netherlands, Leiden – Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University
Creator(s)/credit: Ron Slagter NZIMBI, medical illustrator; O. Paul Gobée MD, anatomist, LUMC
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Anteversion = anterior angulation of the uterus in relation to the axis of the vagina.
Anteflexion = anterior angulation of the uterus in relation to the cervix.
Based on "Leiden - Drawing Sagittal section female pelvis with peritoneum" by Ron Slagter
21 April 2023 - corrected anteversion - such that uterine line runs through axis of cervix, with gratitude to dr. A.R.H. Twijnstra PhD, gynaecologist, LUMC for advice.
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Anatomical structures in item
Uterus
Cervix uteri
Vagina
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