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New method for in vivo recording of myometrial activity in the squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus
Author(s) -
Crane Linda H.,
Kuehl Thomas J.,
Dukelow W. Richard
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
american journal of primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1098-2345
pISSN - 0275-2565
DOI - 10.1002/ajp.1350280107
Subject(s) - saimiri sciureus , squirrel monkey , uterus , oviduct , in utero , ovulation , biology , contractility , anatomy , endocrinology , pregnancy , fetus , hormone , genetics
Videolaparoscopy was used to visualize the reproductive tract contractility of the squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus . This technique gives information on the nature, direction of propagation, duration, and frequency of contractions. At the times of ovulation, and embryo entry to the uterus, contractile activity was observed in both the uterus and oviduct, with the latter being more frequent. The dominant direction of propagation was towards the utero‐tubal junction, and simultaneous contractions were frequently observed in both uterus and oviduct. © 1992 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.