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Uterine Contraction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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−<big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big>+ +<big><center>[[Reproductive_System#Parturition|'''BACK TO PARTURITION''']]</center></big>+ +<big><center>[[Parturition_-_Normal_Parturition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|'''BACK TO NORMAL PARTURITION''']]</center></big>+ + + + + +----
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== Myometrial Contraction==
== Myometrial Contraction==
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** Non-striated smooth muscle fibres
** Non-striated smooth muscle fibres
** Nerves, Blood and Lymph
** Nerves, Blood and Lymph
−* Uterine contractions increase in both frequency and amplitude during labour. This causes an increase in '''uterine pressure''' from 10mmHg to 50-100mmHg.
* Uterine contractions increase in both frequency and amplitude during labour. This causes an increase in '''uterine pressure''' from 10mmHg to 50-100mmHg.
−== The Birth Canal ==
== The Birth Canal ==