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Cervical Softening - Anatomy & Physiology

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The cervix retains the foetus in the uterus.

The cervix is composed of:

  • Collagen fibre bundles
  • Proteoglycan Matrix: protein core with glycosaminoglycan branches

Connective tissue resists stretch, allowing distension of the uterine body whilst maintaining the cervix in a closed state.

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