THE UTERI'-, 

 upwards ; and the lower end communicates with the 



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placed 

 vagina. 



The axis of the uterus may be said to correspond generally with position and 

 that of the inlet of the pelvis ; but the position of the organ is sub- ^y * lon 

 jeet to considerable variation, and is especially influenced by the 

 state of the bladder. The fimdus is commonly directed forwards, 

 and the anterior surface rests against the bladder ; but sometimes 

 the organ is more upright, or even inclined backwards, and then 

 the .small intestine descends into the vesico-uterine pouch. 



Fio. 147. SIDE VIEW OP THE FEMALE 

 DISSECTIONS). 



Mn.sdes and Viscera: N. 



A. Pyriformis muscle, cut. Ot 



B. Large psoas. cut. 



c. Gluteus maximus, cut. 

 D. Coccygeus, and E, levator ani, 

 thrown down. 



F. Sphincter vaginae. 



G. Urethra. 



H. Urinary bladder. 



I. Vagina. 



K. Rectum. 



L. Ovary and its ligament. 



M. Fallopian tube. 



PELVIS (ILLUSTRATIONS OF 



Round ligament. 

 Uterus. 



Arteries : 



External iliac. 



Internal iliac. 



Ovarian. 



Uterine. 



Vaginal. 



Upper hsemorrhoidal. 



Gluteal, cut. 



Obliterated hypogastric. 



Vesical. 



The anterior surface, somewhat flattened, is covered by peritoneum, relations of 

 except in the lower third where it is in contact with the bladder. snrfaces 

 The posterior surface is rounded and is invested altogether by the 

 serous membrane. 



The upper end orfundtu is the largest part of the organ and is in extremities 

 contact with the small intestine. The lower end or neck (cervix) is 

 received into the vagina. 



