| After inserting the speculum, cleanse the surface area of the ectocervix with a cotton swab to remove any mucus and debris. |
| This leads to the eversion of the columnar epithelium onto the ectocervix, particularly on the anterior and posterior lips, resulting in ectropion or ectopy. |
| Normal ectocervix, superficial cell, scanning electron microscopy: Flat cell with traces of other cells and several Döderlein bacilli. |
| In premenopausal women, the transformation zone is primarily located on the ectocervix. |
| The ectocervix has a convex, elliptical surface and is divided into anterior and posterior lips. |
| The endocervical canal is lined with a single layer of column-shaped cells, while the ectocervix is covered with multiple layers of cells topped with flat cells. |
