Arteries and veins passing through the lateral segment of the cervix, normal and pathological Lateral segments of the uterine body
The lateral rectocervical angle is formed by 2-4 round and quadratus muscles up to 1 cm long with a variable diameter from 0.1 to 5.2 cm; the thickness of the muscles varies between 1-3 cm. The visceral fascia of the left lateral sector forms 4 layers of ligaments lying on the surface of the uterine ribs: the upper ligamentous layer extends in front, the second - behind, the third along the side wall of the body of the uterine cavity, the fourth