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The cervix (from Latin "neck") is the neck of the uterus. This is the place where the uterus joins with the top end of the vagina. It is normally blocked by a mucosal plug which helps to prevent infection, and which has to be evacuated before the childbirth process can begin.

During labor, contractions of the uterus will dilate the cervix to allow the child to pass through.

During orgasm, the cervix convulses in such a way as to draw any semen in the vagina into the uterus. This is thought to increase the likelihood of conception.

In humans it is associated with cervical cancer, a particular form of cancer which is detectable by cytological study of epidermal cells removed from the cervix in a process known as the pap smear.



Reproductive system

Female:

Cervix - Clitoris - Fallopian tubes - Bartholin's glands - Hymen - Mammary glands - Ovaries - Skene's glands - Urethra - Uterus - Vagina

Male:

Bulbourethral glands - Ejaculatory duct - Epididymis - Penis - Prostate - Seminal vesicles - Testes - Urethra - Vas deferens

Reproductive system Gynecology

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CervixThe cervix (from Latin "neck") is the neck of the uterus. This is the place where the uterus joins with the top end of the vagina. It is normally blocked by a mucosal plug which helps to prevent infection, and which has to be evacuated before the childbir  


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