Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Area

Understanding female anatomy is an important first step in taking responsibility for your own health. Becoming aware will also allow you to notice any changes that may need to be checked out. You can always ask the staff at Beaumont Cancer Institute to explain medical terms and procedures. The more well-informed you are, the more actively you can participate in your own care.

For more information about Beaumont's gynecology oncology program, or a referral to a gynecologist or oncologist near you, call our Physician Referral Service at 800-633-7377.

endometrium - the lining of the uterus.

uterus - also called the womb, the uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum.

ovaries - two female reproductive organs located in the pelvis.

cervix - the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) located between the bladder and the rectum. It forms a canal that opens into the vagina, which leads to the outside of the body.

vagina - the passageway through which fluid passes out of the body during menstrual periods. It is also called the "birth canal." The vagina connects the cervix (the opening of the womb, or uterus) and the vulva (the external genitalia).

vulva - the external portion of the female genital organs.

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