The potential role of the cervix in myometrial function

In order for a pregnancy to successfully deliver at term, there are three main mechanical ‘compartments’ (the uterus, cervix, amniotic sac) that must engage in a well-orchestrated symbiotic relationship to house the growing fetus until it is ready for delivery. Traditionally, the cervix was considered a passive bystander in the process of parturition because it was thought to be mostly a collagenous structure that somehow remodeled under the...