Fornix (vagina)

Changed by Daniel J Bell, 6 Jan 2018

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The fornices are superior recesses of the vagina formed by the protrusion of the cervix into the vagina. There is a large posterior fornix and a smaller anterior fornix with two small lateral fornices. 

History and etymology

Fornix is Latin for arch.

  • -<p>The <strong>fornices</strong> are superior recesses of the vagina formed by the protrusion of the cervix into the vagina. There is a large posterior fornix and a smaller anterior fornix with two small lateral fornices. </p>
  • +<p>The <strong>fornices</strong> are superior recesses of the vagina formed by the protrusion of the cervix into the vagina. There is a large posterior fornix and a smaller anterior fornix with two small lateral fornices. </p><h4>History and etymology</h4><p>Fornix is Latin for arch.</p>

Tags changed:

  • vagina
  • cervix
  • stub

Sections changed:

  • Anatomy

Systems changed:

  • Gynaecology

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