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What does the uterus look like?


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Uterus:

  1. The uterus is a hollow, muscular, bag-like structure, which is a part of the female reproductive system in human beings.
  2. It is pear-shaped and resembles an inverted triangle.
  3. The approximate dimensions of an average uterus are 8 cm long, 5 cm across, and 4 cm thick.
  4. The average volume of a fully grown uterus is 80 and 200 mL.
  5. The uterus is involved in the female reproductive cycle, fertility, and childbearing.
  6. The implantation and nourishment of the embryo occur in the uterus and the uterine muscles contract to deliver the baby.


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