Endometriosis & Uterus Crossword Puzzle

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Across 2. A _____________ uterus can be smaller than a multiparous uterus, in

which multiple pregnancies have occurred. 5. Benign lumps that grow on the uterus. 6. The uterus is divided into 3 main parts: the ______, body, and cervix. 8. Uterine _____________ occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments

stretch and weaken. 10. Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is an operation that removes both

fallopian tubes and both __________. 11. The surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus 12. An ____________uterus is tipped forward. 13. Retrograde _________________ is the most likely cause of endometriosis.

Down 1. Blood is provided to the uterus by the ovarian and uterine arteries, the

latter of which arise from the anterior divisions of the ____artery. 3. In extremely rare cases, endometriosis can develop in the _____ or other

parts of the body. 4. It is a common myth that having a ________ will cure endometriosis. 7. The uterus is a pear-shaped, muscular, hollow organ with a triple-layered

wall: perimetrium, ___________, and the endometrium. 8. Endometriosis is usually confined to the _________ or serosal surfaces of

pelvic organs. 9. Endometriosis affects an estimated ___ in ten women during their

reproductive years.

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