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 part of a woman's reproductive system that is located in the pelvis between the bladder and the rectum. The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows. The narrow, lower portion of the uterus is called the cervix. The broad, middle part of the uterus is called the body, or the corpus. The dome-shaped top of the uterus is called the fundus. The fallopian tubes extend from either side of the top of the uterus to the ovaries.