What is the normal position of the uterus?

What is the normal position of the uterus?

• A. Horizontal orientation
• B. Anteversion and anteflexion
• C. Retroversion and retroflexion
• D. Vertical orientation

Answer: (B)

Normal positioning of the uterus is anteversion with anteflexion. Anteversion means the fundus tilts forward toward the bladder while the cervix points backward into the vagina. Anteflexion means the body of the uterus bends forward on the cervix. Together, this places the uterine body and fundus in front of the cervix and aligns the uterus with the vaginal canal. Horizontal or vertical orientations describe nonstandard positions, and backward tilts (retroversion/retroflexion) are not normal in the typical anatomy.

Normal positioning of the uterus is anteversion with anteflexion. Anteversion means the fundus tilts forward toward the bladder while the cervix points backward into the vagina. Anteflexion means the body of the uterus bends forward on the cervix. Together, this places the uterine body and fundus in front of the cervix and aligns the uterus with the vaginal canal. Horizontal or vertical orientations describe nonstandard positions, and backward tilts (retroversion/retroflexion) are not normal in the typical anatomy.