| Myometrium | |
|---|---|
 Uterus and uterine tubes (myometrium labeled at center right) | |
 Histology of myometrium | |
| Details | |
| Location | Uterus |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | tunica muscularis |
| MeSH | D009215 |
| TA98 | A09.1.03.025 |
| TA2 | 3520 |
| FMA | 17743 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall, consisting mainly of uterine smooth muscle cells (also called uterine myocytes[1]) but also of supporting stromal and vascular tissue.[2] Its main function is to induce uterine contractions.
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