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Introduction
Uterine Layers
Myometrium
Endometrium
Figure 1 Myometrium
Consists of surface epithelial layer and
connective tissue
Surface epithelium is simple columnar secretory
cells with a few scattered ciliated cells
Surface epithelium invaginates to form uterine
glands
Endometrium is under the hormonal control of the
ovary
Uterine glands are simple tubular glands with
bifurcations
o Secretion is often called uterine milk
Endometrial connective tissue stroma resembles mesenchyme
o Irregular stellate cells with large, ovoid nuclei
Can be further divided into the stratum functionalis and the stratum basalis
o Stratum functionalis
Lost during menstruation and repairs
Superficial 4/5
o Stratum basalis
Remains during menstruation
Deep 1/5
Reforms the endometrium
Proliferative Phase
Secretory Phase
Menstrual Phase
Uterine Cervix
Vagina
Mammary Gland