Myometrium

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf adipose tissue
gptkbp:affects gptkb:adenomyosis
fibroids
gptkbp:bloodSupply gptkb:uterine_artery
gptkbp:composedOf smooth muscle
gptkbp:function uterine contractions
expulsion of fetus during childbirth
menstrual shedding
gptkbp:greekRoot myo (muscle) + metra (uterus)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myometrium
gptkbp:innervates autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:layer uterine wall
gptkbp:locatedBetween gptkb:endometrium
gptkb:perimetrium
gptkbp:location female reproductive system
gptkbp:partOf uterus
gptkbp:response gptkb:progesterone
gptkb:oxytocin
estrogen
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:myometrium
gptkbp:thickness varies during menstrual cycle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Uterus
gptkb:Womb
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6