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(5) The peritoneum  over the lower segment of the uterus is excised. (the peritoneum is delicate membrane that seals sterile body organs into the abdominal cavity) (6) The lower uterine segment is exposed.	5	6
(7) the peritoneum is reflected from the lower uterine segment.   (8) The uterus is incised transversely (a horizontal incision) the the amniotic membranes are exposed. Click here to go on to next phase	7	8