The uterine cavity is the flattened triangular space inside the body of the uterus, lined by the endometrium. Its upper corners lead into the uterine tubes and its lower point into the cervical canal.
| Location | Inside the body of the uterus |
|---|---|
| Parts |
|
| Nerve Supply | Uterovaginal plexus (inferior hypogastric plexus) |
| Blood Supply | Uterine artery |
| Venous drainage |
|
| Lymphatic drainage |
|
Receives the embryo for implantation and holds the developing pregnancy.
Polyps, fibroids projecting into the cavity, scarring (Asherman syndrome) and abnormal shapes such as a septate uterus can cause heavy bleeding, infertility or miscarriage. Hysteroscopy views the cavity directly.
Overgrowth of the lining causing irregular bleeding.
Scarring inside the cavity after surgery or infection, causing light or absent periods and infertility.
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