ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE UTERUS
Keywords:
uterus, endometrium, myometriumAbstract
This article analyzes the anatomical and physiological features of the uterus based on modern scientific views. It describes the macroscopic and microscopic structure of the uterus, its blood supply, innervation, and functional significance in the female reproductive system. In addition, the morphofunctional changes occurring in the endometrium and myometrium during the menstrual cycle, the process of implantation, adaptive mechanisms during pregnancy, and the main stages of labor physiology are scientifically characterized. The article also discusses the clinical significance of the uterus, its pathological conditions, diagnostic methods, and aspects related to reproductive technologies. The findings indicate that a deep understanding of the complex anatomical and functional organization of the uterus as the central reproductive organ of the female body is of great importance in gynecology, obstetrics, and reproductive medicine.
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