Posterior surface of uterus
Facies posterior uteri
- Latin synonym: Facies intestinalis uteri
- Synonym: Intestinal surface of uterus
- Related terms: Intestinal surface; Posterior surface
Definition
The intestinal or posterior surface (facies intestinalis) is convex transversely and is covered by peritoneum, which is continued down on to the cervix and vagina. It is in relation with the sigmoid colon, from which it is usually separated by some coils of small intestine.
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