Gynecology . Fig. 177.—Retroversion. Second Degree. said to be in the second degree of retroversion, and the cervix points in thedirection of the vaginal orifice. Deviations beyond the second degree are said. Fig. 178.—Retroversion. Third Degree, with Retroflexion. to be in the third degree, and the cervix tends to point correspondingly furtherforward. 396 GYNECOLOGY Anteversion means a turning forward of the uterus. As a matter of fact,the uterus in its normal position is turned forward as far as it can go, resting asit does on the bladder. The term anteversion, therefore, describes the norma
Gynecology . Fig. 177.—Retroversion. Second Degree. said to be in the second degree of retroversion, and the cervix points in thedirection of the vaginal orifice. Deviations beyond the second degree are said. Fig. 178.—Retroversion. Third Degree, with Retroflexion. to be in the third degree, and the cervix tends to point correspondingly furtherforward. 396 GYNECOLOGY Anteversion means a turning forward of the uterus. As a matter of fact,the uterus in its normal position is turned forward as far as it can go, resting asit does on the bladder. The term anteversion, therefore, describes the normalposition of the uterus and does not denote a displacement, as it was formerly-supposed. The term is rarely used at present. Lateral version means a turning of the uterus to the right or left. Retroflexion of the uterus means a bending backward of the body on thecervix, causing an angulation of the posterior wall. The flexion takes place atthe internal os. It is usually a more advanced manifestation of retroversion,and does not occur until the uterus has reached the third degree of retroversion and retroflexion are combined it is customary to say that theuterus is in a position of
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