37. FIBROUS UTERUS & OVARY

1. Location: The uterus and ovaries are both located in the pelvic cavity of the female reproductive system.
2. Relationships: The ovaries are located on each side of the uterus, attached to the posterior surface by the ovarian ligament and to the pelvic wall by the suspensory ligament. The uterus lies between the bladder and rectum and is attached to the pelvic walls by several ligaments.
3. Size and shape: The uterus is a pear-shaped organ that measures about 7.5 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 2.5 cm thick. The ovaries are almond-shaped organs that measure about 2-3 cm in length, 1.5-2 cm in width, and 1 cm in thickness.
4. Layers: The wall of the uterus consists of three layers: the endometrium, the myometrium, and the perimetrium. The ovary consists of an outer cortex and an inner medulla.
5. Parts and structures: The uterus is divided into several parts and structures, including the fundus, body, cervix, uterine tubes, and cervical os. The ovaries are divided into several parts and structures, including the germinal epithelium, tunica albuginea, follicles, corpus luteum, ovarian ligament, and suspensory ligament.

Understanding the gross anatomy of the uterus and ovaries together is important for the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and ovarian cancer.

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