The Portion of the Uterus That Projects into the Vagina

Question

The portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is called the
A) fundus.
B) cervix.
C) horn.
D) body.
E) isthmus.

Accepted Answer

The portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is called the cervix. The fundus refers to the upper part of the uterus, the horns are the two uppermost parts of the uterus that extend toward the fallopian tubes, the body refers to the main part of the uterus, and the isthmus is the narrow portion that connects the body to the cervix.