fundus of the uterus

The fundus of the uterus is the top portion, opposite from the cervix.

The examiner palpates the uterus, including location of the fundus of the uterus and the adnexal structures.

The ovarian plexus arises from the renal plexus, and is distributed to the ovary, and fundus of the uterus.

FibroPlant is anchored to the fundus of the uterus as the GyneFix IUD is.

The function of the round ligament is maintenance of the anteversion of the uterus (a position where the fundus of the uterus leans ventrally) during pregnancy.

Normally the fundus of the uterus is straight or convex on anterior-posterior imaging but in the arcuate uterus it dips into the cavity and may form a small septation.

The gubernaculum in the female lies in contact with the fundus of the uterus and adheres to this organ, and thus the ovary can only descend as far as to this level.