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Yes. A competent cervix will be narrow and contain a mucus plug. On the other hand, an incompetent cervix can allow premature delivery (miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion) to occur.
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Is collum the scientific name for cervix?
No. Cervix is the scientific name for cervix.
What is the narrow lower part of the uterus?
The bottom part of the uterus is the cervix.
How do you make your cervix dilate?
You can't make your cervix dialate. Doctors use special gels to soften, and thin the cervix when labor is being induced.
What is the technical name for wombs?
The technical name for "neck of the womb" is the Cervix
What helps hold the nucleus in place?
cytoskeleton
What organ is muscular and houses the developing fetus?
fetus develops by the uterus not the vagina vagina is near the cervix which is the exit of the females body. so meaning fetus is developed by fertilization of the uterus then exits out the cervix and valgina
How can the uterus hold developing fetus?
The cervix (opening) is closed and the uterus filled with liquid the fetus float around in. It's attached with the umbilical cord to the placenta which is attached to the uterus wall. The uterus expands as the pregnancy progress.
How can the uterus hold a developing fetus?
The cervix (opening) is closed and the uterus filled with liquid the fetus float around in. It's attached with the umbilical cord to the placenta which is attached to the uterus wall. The uterus expands as the pregnancy progress.
What organ provides nourishment and protection for developing fetus?
Everything the fetus needs is provided by the placenta.
What is a footling breech?
Footling breech-- A position of the fetus while in the uterus where the feet of the fetus are nearest the cervix and will be the first part of the fetus to exit the uterus, with the head of the fetus being the last part to exit the uterus.
Cervix in pregnancy?
the cervix is the upper part of the vagina/lower part of the uterus. during the latent phase of labor, the cervix begins dilating. (opening). then the contractions of the uterus intensify and push the fetus past the cervix and out through the vagina
Can a fetus kick the cervix?
Not by direct contact no, because it is in the bag of waters. Through indirect contact, yes.
Is it possible for sperm to kill a fetus?
No. Your cervix is tight shut. Nothing should be able to get to the fetus.
Is cervix the female external genital organs?
No. The cervix (Latin neck) is the passageway from the vagina (outer chamber) to the uterus, where the fetus grows after conception. The viscosity of mucus in the cervix determines the passage of sperm. Immediately after menstruation, it is too thick for sperm to travel through. During pregnancy, the cervix is blocked by a thick mucosal plug.
What risk factors will cause a doctor to recommend a cervical cerclage?
A previous preterm delivery, previous trauma to the cervix, early rupture of membranes, hormonal influences, abnormalities of the cervix or uterus, exposure as a fetus to diethylstilbestrol.
What are a series of muscular contractions that push the fetus out the vagina?
The uterus contracts to help expell the baby. The cervix also dilates (opens) for the baby to pass through.
What if deeply penetrate a pregnant woman?
You still can't hurt the fetus. No man will reach inside the uterus and the cervix, apart form the mucus plug being there, is also too small. It might be uncomfortable if you hit the cervix though.
