[BIOL 1050 : Anatomy and Physiology of Obstetrics]

BIOL 1050 Anatomy and Physiology of Obstetrics

Instructor: Delphine Silvermoon

3 cr.se PREREQUISITE: BIOL 1010 or equivalent This course covers pelvic bones, joints, ligaments and classifications, musculature of pelvic floor and perineum, fetal skull, fetopelvic relationships, reproductive organs, the reproductive cycle, natural child spacing, fertilization and early development, fetal circulation, and the female urinary tract. Learning Objectives 1. describe the layers 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. 5. identify the bones and landmarks of the pelvis. 6. delineate between the gynecoid, android, anthropoid, and platypelloid pelvises. 7. identify the bones, sutures, fontanelles, and other landmarks of the fetal skull. 8. differentiate between caput and a cephalohematoma. 9. list the three main presentations and determine the denominators for various presenting parts. 10. identify and explain the functions of the muscles of the pelvic floor. 11. outline the reproductive cycle including the processes of ovulation, menstruation, and hormonal changes. 12. outline how fertilization changes the menstrual cycle including hormone changes: 13. list some hormonal changes as menopause begins. 14. describe the process of fertilization. 15. outline the development, structure, and functions of the placenta including the transport mechanisms. 16. placental hormones and their functions. 17. explain the formation, structure, and functions of the amnion and chorion. 18. describe fetal circulation. 19. summarize the significant changes in growth and development of ovum, embryo, and fetus. 20. describe the teratogen sensitive periods in human development. 

FETAL SKULL SLIDES: https://www.slideshare.net/SyaidatulZariyahZaha/fetal-skull-57968874 

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