The uterus is made up of smooth, or involuntary, muscle. It is not under conscious control.
The cervix, or cervix uteri, is the ring of muscle found at the base of the uterus.
The middle layer of the uterus, consisting of smooth muscle, is called the myometrium. This layer is responsible for the contractions that occur during labor and menstruation.
The uterus comprises smooth muscle. This muscle is involuntary.
helps the embryo through the three stages, it holds it and attaches the placenta(umbilical cord).
A myomatous uterus is a uterus with fibroids, or benign tumors of the uterine muscle.
Voluntary Smooth Muscle
The rhythmic smooth muscle is called the visceral smooth muscle. It is found in the walls of organs such as the intestines, uterus, and blood vessels, and it contracts and relaxes spontaneously to generate rhythmic movements.
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Stimulation of the cervix is what triggers labor through a hormone called oxytocin.
Myometrium (myo as in muscle)
There are several things that are found in the walls of the stomach uterus and arteries. The smooth muscle is one of elements that are found in these organs.
The middle layer of the uterus is called the myometrium. It is composed of smooth muscle tissue that contracts and helps to push out the baby during labor. The myometrium is important for maintaining the shape and size of the uterus.