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Models of the Gravid Uterus

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Abstract

During pregnancy the uterus evolves considerably with dynamic changes related to both special and temporal processes – a process that is closely controlled by intrinsic and extrinsic regulatory mechanisms. The gravid organ extends from the pelvis and occupies the lower and middle abdomen. It undergoes changes in size and structure to accommodate itself to the needs of the growing embryo – “uterine conversion” (Reynolds 1949).

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    Authors are familiar only with a single publication related to the study of dynamic biaxial properties of pregnant porcine uterine tissue by Manoogian et al. (2008).

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  1. College of Medicine and Medical Sciences Department of Physiology, Arabian Gulf University, 26671, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

    Professor Dr. Roustem N. Miftahof

  2. Plant Systems Bio-Dynamics Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, San 31, Hyoja Dong, Nam Gu, Pohang, Gyungbuk, 790-784, Republic of South Korea

    Professor Dr. Hong Gil Nam

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Miftahof, R.N., Nam, H.G. (2011). Models of the Gravid Uterus. In: Biomechanics of the Gravid Human Uterus. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21473-8_2

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