The inferior part of the uterus is called the
A)vagina.
B)cervix.
C)fimbriae.
D)labia majora.

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The cervix is the inferior part of the uterus and is the narrow portion that projects into the vagina. The vagina (choice A) is a separate structure that connects the cervix to the external environment. The fimbriae (choice C) are finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes, which are located near the ovary and not in the uterus. The labia majora (choice D) are external folds of skin that surround the opening of the vagina and do not have to do with the uterus.

The Inferior Part of the Uterus Is Called the