. Gynecology : . any influence that does not cause a fundamental change in theelasticity of its supports or its inherent muscular structure. The axis of the uterus is not normally straight, for there exists between thebody and cervix a moderate permanent angulation or anteflexion which has aconsiderable variation within normal limits. After the menopause the normalangulation disappears and the axis of the uterus becomes straight. The nomenclature of uterine displacements has not been following terms and definitions, though not in all particulars universallyemployed, have recei
. Gynecology : . any influence that does not cause a fundamental change in theelasticity of its supports or its inherent muscular structure. The axis of the uterus is not normally straight, for there exists between thebody and cervix a moderate permanent angulation or anteflexion which has aconsiderable variation within normal limits. After the menopause the normalangulation disappears and the axis of the uterus becomes straight. The nomenclature of uterine displacements has not been following terms and definitions, though not in all particulars universallyemployed, have received the sanction of good usage: Retroversion of the uterus means a turning backward of the entire organ onan axis situated approximately at the internal os. In an uncomplicated retro-version the cervix and body retain their normal relationship to each other, sothat as the body turns backward the cervix points forward. For the sake ofconvenience, retroversion is divided into three degrees: The first degree in- 453. Fig. -Nobmal Position ofUterus. 454 GYNECOLOGY eludes deviations from the normal position to a point where the long axis of theuterus coincides with the long axis of the vagina. At this point the uterus is
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