The structure of DNA lends itself easily to DNA replication. Each side of the double helix runs in opposite (anti-parallel) directions. The beauty of this structure is that it can unzip down the middle and each side can serve as a pattern or template for the other side (called semi-conservative replication).
Rupture of the uterus during pregnancy or labor is a serious emergency that can be fatal to both mother and fetus. Uterine rupture results in: 1  bleeding; 2  rupture of the amniotic sac (bag of waters); 3  partial or full delivery of the fetus into the abdominal cavity; and. 4  loss of oxygen delivery to the fetus.
The uterus, also commonly known as the womb, is a hollow muscular organ of the female reproductive system that is responsible for the development of the embryo and fetus during pregnancy.uperior to the body is a domed region known as the fundus of the uterus. The fallopian tubes extend laterally from the corners of the fundus. Three distinct tissue layers make up the walls of the uterus: 1  The perimetrium is the outermost layer that forms the external skin of the uterus.