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ectocervix

ectocervix

The part of the cervix uteri that protrudes into the vagina and is lined with stratified squamous epithelium.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name ectocervix
FMA ID 77056

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ectocervix?

The part of the cervix uteri that protrudes into the vagina and is lined with stratified squamous epithelium.

What is the Latin name for the ectocervix?

The Latin name for the ectocervix is ectocervix.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:77056 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0012249 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q66592418 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — ectocervix Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.