Assertion: speculum | /r/HasProperty | inserted into the vagina
Facets:
value: to dilate it
type: PURPOSE
value: to retract posterior vaginal wall
type: PURPOSE
value: to allow
type: PURPOSE
value: to widen the opening
type: PURPOSE
value: gently
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: This speculum is inserted into the vagina to dilate it for examination of the vagina and cervix.
text: According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the underside of the housing is provided with at least one surface that tapers with respect to the longitudinal direction of the speculum in the direction of the external part thereof, on which surface the musculus sphincter ani externus and/or the musculus bulbocavernosus is able to act/engage when the speculum is in the position in which it has been inserted in the vagina and is ready for use, that is to say when the spoon blades are in the position in which they have been brought together (or when the spoon blades are in the unspread position), such that a compressive force pushing the speculum in to the vagina is exerted on said tapering surface,
text: A speculum, which is like a tampon applicator with a handle, is then gently inserted into vagina to widen the opening.
text: The speculum is a metal or plastic device that is inserted into the vagina to allow the vaginal walls and cervix to be seen.
text: Sims' speculum is inserted into the vagina to retract posterior vaginal wall.
text: The speculum is inserted into the vagina to expand it for examination.
text: This speculum is inserted into the vagina to dilate it for examination of the vagina and cervix.
text: When the speculum is inserted into the vagina, patients will typically feel discomfort and pain can be expected; however, pain after a pelvic exam is more prominent and intense if the patient has a vaginal infection, as reported by WebMD.
text: Speculum A speculum is a plastic or metal tool that is inserted into the vagina and allows the gynecologist to examine the area or retrieve a sample from the cervix.
text: According to a further advantageous embodiment, the outside of the housing can be provided with a constriction extending over at least part of the periphery of the housing, in which constriction muscle tissue extending around the mouth of the vagina is able to engage when the speculum has been inserted in the vagina and is in the position ready for spreading.