Supra = above (prefix), scapula = shoulder blade (root), and -r = relative to (suffix); relative to the area above the shoulder blade. TIP #2 - The definitions of root words, prefixes and suffixes remain the same when they are combined to produce different terms. Here are three examples: A. The root word for skin is derm. Its combining forms are derma-, dermat-, dermot-, ;and dermo- .
Know where your cervix is located. The cervix is the lowermost part of the uterus, where it connects with the vaginal wall. It is located 3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2 cm) inside the vagina, at the end of the vaginal tunnel. It is shaped like a small donut with a tiny hole in the center.
What You Need to Know About Your Cervix. The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus. It widens during childbirth to allow for the passage of the baby. It also allows the passage of menstrual fluid from the uterus, and sperm needs to travel through the cervix in order to reach the uterus. Despite the variety of objects passing through the cervix, it is only approximately two inches long, and is tubular in shape. The cervix is vulnerable to several health conditions, such as chronic inflammation, polyps, dysplasia, and cancer.