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Fornix (vagina)

Dr Daniel J Bell ◉ et al.

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

History and etymology

Fornix is Latin for 'arch'.

Anatomy: Abdominopelvic

Anatomy: Abdominopelvic

skeleton of the abdomen and pelvis
muscles of the abdomen and pelvis
spaces of the abdomen and pelvis
- anterior abdominal wall
  - sternocostal triangle
- posterior abdominal wall
- abdominal cavity
  - peritoneum
  - retroperitoneum
- pelvic cavity
  - pelvic peritoneal space
    - rectouterine pouch (pouch of Douglas)
    - rectovesical pouch
  - retropubic space (of Retzius)
  - paravesical space
    - lateral fossa
    - supravesical fossa
  - presacral space
  - canal of Nuck
  - pudendal canal
  - obturator canal
- perineum
abdominal and pelvic viscera
blood supply of the abdomen and pelvis
lymphatics
- lymph node groups
- cisterna chyli
innervation of the abdomen and pelvis
- lumbar plexus
- sacral plexus

Article information

rID: 57679

System: Gynaecology

Section: Anatomy

Tag: vagina, cervix, stub

Synonyms or Alternate Spellings:

Fornix vaginae

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