Embryology Flashcards
1
Q
Ectopic pregnancy?
A
Fertilised egg is implanted outside the womb (usually in fallopian tube)
2
Q
Syndactyly?
A
Fusion of digits (CT and/or bone)
3
Q
Polydactyly?
A
Extra digits (genetic, recessive)
4
Q
Amelia?
A
Complete absence of a limb
5
Q
Meromelia?
A
Partial absence of one or more limbs
- Phocomelia –> hands/feet attached directly to trunk
6
Q
Situs inversus?
A
Complete mirror image viscera
Commonly assc with immobile cilia
No assc morbidity usually
Problems arise if both normal and mirror image disposition
