genitourinary tract, genitourinary system, uterus, woman, Art in Anatomy, Ashley Davidoff MD

TheT Shape of the Uterus

The uterus is built around a T – shaped scaffolding and the final product is triangular in shape.  In this art piece the transverse superior aspect of the uterus (fundus)  is supported by the horizontal bar of the T, and the vertical strut passes through the endometrial cavity, through the cervix and into the vagina.  The shape of an IUD bears a similar shape and hence can fit snugly in the endometrial cavity.

Description

The uterus is built around a T – shaped scaffolding and the final product is triangular in shape.  In this art piece the transverse superior aspect of the uterus (fundus)  is supported by the horizontal bar of the T, and the vertical strut passes through the endometrial cavity, through the cervix and into the vagina.  The shape of an IUD bears a similar shape and hence can fit snugly in the endometrial cavity.