These hormones travel through your blood to other cells and help control or coordinate many body processes. Endocrine glands include: 1  Adrenal glands: Two glands that sit on top of the kidneys that release the hormone cortisol.
Vaginal fornix Definition. It refers to any one of the deepest sections of the vagina that extends into the recesses formed by the vaginal region of the cervix. The word âfornixâ is Latin in origin and stands for âarchâ.
All rights reserved. The cervix is a cylinder-shaped neck of tissue that connects the vagina and uterus. The cervix is made of cartilage covered by smooth, moist tissue, and is about 1 inch across. There are two main portions of the cervix: 1  The part of the cervix that can be seen from inside the vagina during a gynecologic examination is known as the ectocervix. 2  The endocervix, or endocervical canal, is a tunnel through the cervix, from the external os into the uterus.