Uterine Cavity
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Uterine Tubes
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2024
The uterine or fallopian tubes function as the conduit through which oocytes travel from the ovaries to the uterus. Each fallopian tube measures approximately 10 to 13 cm long and is anatomically divided into the infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus, and interstitial part (or intramural segment). The infundibulum is characterized by its funnel shape and features extensions called fimbriae which reach towards the peritoneal cavity. These fimbriae play a critical role during ovulation as they extend...
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Oral Cavity
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2024
The oral cavity, or the mouth, is a complex structure in humans that plays a vital role in our day-to-day lives. Its role is not only in chewing and swallowing food; it also plays a role in speech and facial expressions. Teeth: The teeth are the hardest structures in our bodies. Humans have two sets of teeth throughout their lifetime: deciduous (baby) teeth and permanent teeth. Each tooth consists of several parts: the crown (visible part), the root (embedded in the jaw), enamel (hard outer...
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Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri
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2025
Here, we introduce a novel approach-Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri. A laparoscopic extracorporeal knot-pusher is used to perform cervical cerclage, achieving complete occlusion of uterine arteries. Thereafter, the corpus uteri are excised to enhance visibility and facilitate the operative field.
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Mouse Model of Surgically-induced Endometriosis by Auto-transplantation of Uterine Tissue
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2012
A description of the surgical induction of endometriosis in mice and rats by auto-transplantation of uterine tissue to the arterial cascade of the intestinal mesentery.
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Intra-uterine Cancer Cell Injection: A Technique to Deliver Cancer Cells for Establishing Intra-peritoneal Ovarian Cancer Mouse Model
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2023
In this video, we demonstrate intra-uterine injection of ovarian cancer cells in a mouse model. This orthotopic murine model helps us to non-invasively monitor tumor growth and evaluate the efficacy of new therapies for the prevention and treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer.
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Ovarian hormones coordinate cyclical changes in the endometrium, including its growth, vascularization, and eventual shedding. These changes alter the condition of the uterine lining over time, preparing it for possible implantation and then removing the developed lining when pregnancy does not occur. This hormonal regulation is central to understanding normal menstrual physiology.
Endometrial vascularization is one of the changes that ovarian hormones regulate during the menstrual cycle. The prepared lining supports the uterine environment in which implantation may occur, while its later shedding reflects the cycle’s renewal process. Studying these vascular changes helps explain how the cavity becomes receptive to an embryo and how cyclical tissue maintenance occurs.
If fertilization occurs, the embryo can attach to the prepared endometrial lining within the uterine cavity. This attachment establishes a connection with maternal tissues and supports early embryonic development. The sequence links hormonal preparation of the lining with the transition from cyclical reproductive function to the conditions required for early pregnancy.
During pregnancy, the uterine cavity expands to accommodate the developing fetus. Its role therefore changes from supporting implantation and early development to providing space throughout fetal growth. Coordinated contractions of the uterine muscle later contribute to childbirth, connecting cavity expansion with the mechanical events that complete pregnancy.
Research on the uterine cavity can examine how the endometrium becomes prepared for implantation and how altered uterine function may affect that process. This information supports fertility research by linking the anatomy and physiology of the cavity with embryo attachment, maternal tissue connection, and early embryonic development.
The cavity is relevant to menstrual-disorder research because the endometrium undergoes regulated growth, vascularization, and shedding during each cycle. Investigating these processes can help researchers study conditions associated with altered menstrual function. The uterine cavity therefore provides a setting for connecting cyclical tissue changes with broader reproductive biology.
Studying uterine cavity anatomy and physiology during pregnancy helps clarify how the space accommodates fetal development and how uterine function changes after implantation. It also provides context for examining coordinated muscle contractions during childbirth. These investigations contribute to reproductive biology and research into conditions that alter pregnancy or uterine function.