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Uterine Contraction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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'''''Retraction Ring'''''
'''''Retraction Ring'''''
*The Uterus is divided into two segments:
*The [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Uterus]] is divided into two segments:
** Upper segment: contractile
** Upper segment: contractile
** Lower segment: passive
** Lower segment: passive
*The junction between these segments is the retraction ring.
*The junction between these segments is the retraction ring.
* Palpation of the retraction ring is used as an indicator of progression through labour.
* Palpation of the retraction ring is used as an indicator of progression through labour.