Difference between Endometrium and Myometrium
Difference between Endometrium and Myometrium are in tabular form below –
No. | Endometrium |
Myometrium |
Definition |
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1. | A mucous membrane which gives site for development of placenta and lines uterus is referred to as Endometrium. | A muscle tissue which give muscular movement to the uterus is referred to as Myometrium. |
Uterus |
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2. | This part is a mucous membrane that lines uterus. | This part is muscle tissue of uterus which is smooth. |
Functions |
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3. | This part is responsible for giving a site for the development of placenta and for the implantation of blastocyst. | This part is responsible during parturition which provided muscular movement to the uterus. |
Layers of the parts |
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4. | The endometrium is divided into three layers i.e. stratum spongiosum, stratum compactum, and stratum basalis. | The myometrium is divided into three layer i.e. crisscrossing muscle, longitudinal muscle and circular muscle. |
Composed Of |
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5. | This portion is composed of endocrine glands, simple columnar epithelium and connective tissue. | This portion is composer of smooth muscles. |