The muscle layer of the uterus is the
A)endometrium.
B)epimetrium.
C)perimetrium.
D)myometrium.
E)neurometrium.

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The myometrium is the middle and thickest layer of the uterus, consisting of smooth muscle fibers that are responsible for contracting during labor to facilitate childbirth. The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus that undergoes changes during the menstrual cycle, while the perimetrium is the outermost layer that covers the surface of the uterus. Epimetrium and neurometrium are not anatomically recognized terms related to the uterus.

The Muscle Layer of the Uterus Is the