There are only two cervical rings, while normally there are three. The unusual median fold (arrow) between the markers is a remnant of the paramesonephric ducts.  These anomolies likely resulted from an accident during embryonic development.

Defective cervix

Credit: Roberts SJ (1973)

Digital Credit: Maarten Drost

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Description: There are only two cervical rings, while normally there are three. The unusual median fold (arrow) between the markers is a remnant of the paramesonephric ducts. These anomolies likely resulted from an accident during embryonic development.

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