Some people say that the uterus is the sixth organ of a woman, so some people believe that women have "six organs and five viscera". Although the uterine cavity is also known as the uterus in daily life, it is a muscular organ with a hollow cavity, and this cavity is the uterine cavity. Is the uterus the same as the uterine cavity?
The uterus and uterine cavity are certainly not the same. Because the cavity is actually a part of the uterus, it is the space of the uterus that is part of the female reproductive system. The reason why there are many directly referred to cavities as the uterus is that the uterine cavity is the place where the fetus lives in the uterus, and can be said to be the most critical part, which is representative of various parts of the uterus. The uterus of adult women who have not yet given birth generally presents an inverted pear shape with relatively flat front and back ends.
Because the uterine wall is very thick and the uterine cavity is small, it is rich in expandability and can only accommodate a gradually growing fetus later on. Moreover, the shape of the uterus remains unchanged, and its shape, size, position, and structure may change with the age of the woman. Additionally, it may also be influenced by the woman's menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
The uterus is located in the central position of the female pelvic cavity, adjacent to the bladder on one side and the rectum on the other side. The position of the uterine cavity naturally follows the uterus. Although the uterine cavity is not the same as the uterus, it can still be referred to as the uterus.
