Anterior cervical lip

What does "Anterior cervical lip" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "anterior cervical lip" is a term used in medicine to describe a part of a woman's cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus. The cervix has a small opening that expands during childbirth, and the "lip" refers to the edge of this opening. The "anterior" part of the term means that this lip is towards the front of the woman's body.

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