Uterus facts for kids

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Cross-section of human uterus.

The uterus or womb is the part of the female body in which babies grow for nine months during pregnancy. The uterus is just under the fallopian tubes, between the hips. The plural of uterus is 'uteri'.

Human reproductive system

Female anatomy	Breasts – Cervix – Fallopian tubes – Ovaries – Urethra – Uterus – Vagina

Female physiology	Estrogen – Ovum

Male anatomy	Penis – Scrotum – Testicles (testes) – Urethra

Male physiology	Sperm – Testosterone

Anatomy is the study of the parts of the body • Physiology is the study of how the body works

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