Question

Which of the following statements regarding the location of the uterine fundus is true?

• A. It is located between the folds of the broad ligament of the ovary.
• B. It is located close to the infundibular part of the oviduct.
• C. It is located below the cervix.
• D. It is located above the opening of the uterine tubes into the uterus.

Answer 1

The correct option is D It is located above the opening of the uterine tubes into the uterus.

In mammals, the uterus is the reproductive organ in females that serves as the site of embryonic development. It has 4 parts- fundus, cornua, body and cervix.

The dome-shaped portion of the uterus is referred to as the fundus. It lies above the opening of the fallopian tubes into the uterus. It is the uppermost part of the uterus.

Cervix is the lowermost part of the uterus and opens to the outside through the vagina (external female genitalia). The vagina lies below the region of the cervix.

Oviducts serve as passageways for the transport of oocytes from the ovaries to the uterus. They have 4 parts- infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus and intramural part.Closer to the infundibulum of the oviduct, lies the ovary.

The organs of the female reproductive system are held together in the pelvis by supporting structures called ligaments. The broad ligament is associated with both the uterus and ovaries. No organ is found between the folds of the broad ligament of the ovary.