Picture of the cervix and its location in the body

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that leads to the vagina. It is also called the "neck of the womb."

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last RevisedDecember 28, 2010

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