The uterus is one of the female internal reproductive organs. It is a hollow organ, located in the center of the pelvic cavity, with an inverted pear shape, slightly flat at the front and slightly protruding at the back. The adult uterus weighs about 50 grams, 7 ~ 8 cm long, 4 ~ 5 cm wide and 2 ~ 3 cm thick, and the uterine cavity volume is about 5 ml. The upper part of the uterus is wide, called the uterine body, and the upper part of the uterus is called the uterine bottom. The uterine horns on both sides of the bottom of the uterus communicate with the fallopian tubes. The lower part of the uterus is a narrow cylinder, called the cervix, which extends into the vagina.
The endometrium will thicken and fall off periodically with the change of hormone content in the body, forming menstruation. The uterus is the organ that breeds embryos and fetuses during pregnancy.
The function of the uterus is that the endometrium periodically thickens and falls off to form menstruation, and embryos and fetuses are conceived during pregnancy. The uterus may produce cervical inflammation, cervical tumor, endometriosis, adenomyosis and abnormal uterine development. Pay attention to the health care of uterus in daily life, and seek medical advice in time when there are symptoms such as irregular menstruation, abnormal leucorrhea and lower abdominal pain. In addition, it is very necessary to have regular gynecological examinations.
Culturally, the uterus is related to reproductive worship and uterine jealousy. It is particularly important to note that the scientific name, function and health care of uterus and other organs are important contents in comprehensive education, which learners should understand and be familiar with.