DEFINITIONS IN O&G

Question 1

Lie: ???

Presentation: ???

Presenting part:??

Answer 1

Refers to the relationship of the longitudinal axis of the fetal spine to the longitudinal axis of the uterus.

Refers to the pole of the fetus overlying the pelvic brim or occupying the lower uterine segment.

part of the presentation that is felt on vaginal examination

Question 2

Malpresentation: ???

Answer 2

any presentation other than vertex.

Question 3

Unstable lie: occurs when there’s repeated change in _______________ at least on _____ occasions on _________ visits after ____weeks.

Answer 3

fetal lie and presentation

two

Consecutive

36weeks

Question 4

Attitude: ??

Answer 4

The relationship of the different parts of a fetus to one another in terms of flexion and extension.

Question 5

Position: ???

Answer 5

The relationship of a reference point on the fetal presenting part (denominator) to a fixed part on the maternal pelvis.

Question 6

Engagement: ?????

Answer 6

occurs when the widest diameter of the presenting part has passed thru the pelvic brim.

Question 7

Descent: The ???

Station: the ?????

Answer 7

proportion of the fetal head palpable above the pelvic brim.

relationship of the presenting part to the maternal ischial spine.

Question 8

Caput succedaneum: _________________________ , crossing the suture lines.

Answer 8

oedema over the presenting part of the head

Question 9

Vertex: Area of the fetal skull _______________________

Answer 9

bounded by the AF, PF and laterally by the parietal eminences.

Question 10

Crowning: when the _______[ of the fetal head has ____________ and does not ______________

Answer 10

largest diameter

passed thru the pelvic outlet

recede in btw contraction.