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THE action of the neck of the Womb, is the same with that of the Yard, that is to say, E∣rection, which is occasioned divers ways. First, all this passage is erected, and made streight, for the bet∣ter conveyance of the Yard to the Womb, Then, while the whole passage is erected, it is repleted with
spirit and vital blood, whereby it becomes narrower for the more streight embracing of the Yard.
The causes of this erection are; first, because if the womb were not erected, the Yard could not have a convenient passage into the womb; secondly it would hinder convenient affrication, without which the Seed could not be drawn forth. Lastly, it hinders any hurt, or damage which might be done by the violent force of the Yard.