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BIOL 1050 - Anatomy and Physiology of Obstetrics - 3 cr.
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is to give midwives a basic knowledge of obstetrical anatomy and physiology in the areas of reproductive
organs, pelvis, fetal skull, fetopelvic relationships, pelvic musculature, hormonal cycles, fetal circulation, and human development.
This knowledge is a foundation from which are formed many other concepts and understandings, e.g. infertility, facilitating 2nd stage,
suturing, newborn heart problems, etc.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:
1. Describe the layers of the uterus; the direction of the fibers of the myometrium; list the four main uterine divisions; identify the parts of the uterus; identify the ligaments associated with the uterus; define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of the uterus.
2. Explain some functions of the ovaries including hormone production.
3. Identify the parts of the external female genitals.
4. Identify the parts of the breasts; define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of the breast.
5. Identify the bones and landmarks of the pelvis; name the pelvic joints, their type, and what bones they join; name the pelvic ligaments and describe where they attach; describe the four most important pelvic planes; delineate between the gynecoid, android, anthropoid, and platypelloid pelvises; understand practical hints for working with the pelvis.
6. Identify the bones, sutures, fontanelles, and other landmarks of the fetal skull; name the diameters of the skull and identify which diameter goes with which fetal position.
7. Differentiate between caput and a cephalohematoma.
8. List the three main presentations; determine the denominators for various presenting parts; define engagement, station, synclitism; differentiate between synclitism, posterior asynclitism and anterior asynclitism.
9. Identify and explain the functions of the muscles of the pelvic floor; identify and explain the functions of the muscles of the perineum; list the muscles that junction at the center point of the perineum.
10. Outline the reproductive cycle including the processes of ovulation, menstruation, and hormonal changes; list some signs of ovulation including changes in cervical mucus and basal body temperature relate them to hormonal changes; outline how fertilization changes the menstrual cycle including hormone changes: list some hormonal changes as menopause begins.
11. Define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of hormones; menstruation; hemo or blood; tissues; and human development.
12. Describe the process of fertilization.
13. Outline the development, structure, and functions of the placenta including the transport mechanisms; list placental hormones and their functions; explain the formation, structure, and functions of the amnion and chorion; describe the creation and functions of amniotic fluid; outline the development, structure, and functions of the umbilical cord.
14. Explain fetal circulation; differentiate between the intrauterine and extrauterine circulatory functions.
15. Summarize the significant changes in growth and development of ovum, embryo, and fetus; describe the teratogen sensitive periods in human development.
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