The uterine fundus bends on the cervix is termed what?

The uterine fundus bends on the cervix is termed what?

• A. Anteflexion
• B. Anteversion
• C. Retroflexion
• D. Retroversion

Answer: (A)

The event described is a flexion of the uterus. When the fundus, the top part of the uterus, bends forward on the cervix, that specific orientation is called anteflexion. This describes the bending of the uterine body on the cervix. To contrast briefly: anteversion means the entire uterus tilts forward toward the bladder, not just a bend of the fundus on the cervix. Retroversion is a tilt backward toward the spine, and retroflexion is a backward bend of the uterus on the cervix. In many women, the uterus is normally both anteverted and anteflexed, with the fundus oriented toward the front.

The event described is a flexion of the uterus. When the fundus, the top part of the uterus, bends forward on the cervix, that specific orientation is called anteflexion. This describes the bending of the uterine body on the cervix.

To contrast briefly: anteversion means the entire uterus tilts forward toward the bladder, not just a bend of the fundus on the cervix. Retroversion is a tilt backward toward the spine, and retroflexion is a backward bend of the uterus on the cervix. In many women, the uterus is normally both anteverted and anteflexed, with the fundus oriented toward the front.