Anteversion of the Uterus

Anatomy, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Also known as: Anteversio uteri

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

This article defines anteversion of the uterus as a position where the uterus is tilted forward. It notes that this is considered the typical or normal anatomical position for the organ.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ANTEVERSION OF THE UTERUS (from the Latin ante—forward and vertere—to turn), a position of the uterus in which the latter is tilted forward and its longitudinal axis forms an angle of 70–100° with the vagina, open anteriorly. Anteversion of the uterus is the typical position of the uterus.

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“Anteversion of the Uterus.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/anteversion-of-the-uterus/