transformation zone of the cervix

Introduction

• area around the opening of the cervix where the endocervix (inner) & ectocervix (outer join
• columnar glandular cells of the endocervix make mucus
• squamous cells line the ectocervix.

Pathology

• most cervical cancers begin in the squamous cells of the transformation zone

More general terms

• organ structure

Component of

• cervix

Components

• ectocervix
• endocervix