Meanwhile, terrestrial box turtles, which are illegal to breed or keep as pets in more than 20 states, have a potential lifespan of up to 100 years, and an average longevity of 40 to 50 years in captivity. Several decades ago, however, that long lifespan expectation for pet turtles wasnât necessarily the case. In Mitchellâs estimation, many turtles back then likely lived just 4 to 6 years in captivity due to improper care. Now, as our understanding of how to properly care for turtles has grown, we are seeing those decades-long lifespans that make pet turtles such a commitment.
fundus of uterus. Type:Term. Definitions. 1. the upper rounded extremity of the uterus above the openings of the uterine tubes.
The uterus is located inside the pelvis immediately dorsal (and usually somewhat rostral) to the urinary bladder and ventral to the rectum. The human uterus is pear-shaped and about 3 in. (7.6 cm) long, 4.5 cm broad (side to side) and 3.0 cm thick (anteroposterior). A nonpregnant adult uterus weighs about 60 grams.The uterus can be divided anatomically into four segments: The fundus, corpus, cervix and the internal os.7.6 cm) long, 4.5 cm broad (side to side) and 3.0 cm thick (anteroposterior). A nonpregnant adult uterus weighs about 60 grams. The uterus can be divided anatomically into four segments: The fundus, corpus, cervix and the internal os.