Hardened muscle tissue Elapse (Stretching and thinning) of the cervix - schematic representation: A - Closed (Length of the cervix is approx. 5 cm) B - Half open, elapsed - Length of the cervix should be until just before should not be less than 2.5 cm at birth (Risk of cervical weakness - Zvascular insufficiency) C - Fully open and complete elapsed cervix
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