Fetal brain Flashcards
1
Q
Cortex layers
A
visible at 26 weeks
2
Q
Myelination
A
Forming of white matter, seen at 25 weeks
3
Q
Sulci and gyri
A
Valleys and ridges, after 8 months because it doesn’t fit in the skull
4
Q
Sensory development
A
Touch: Head to toe, 8-12 weeks
Taste/smell: Rich environment
Auditory: Very rich environment. Heartbeat, voice etc.
Visual: Connections established before birth. Finished at week 28. 0 sight
Vestibular: (balance and spatial orientation) rich environment, movement. After birth: Kangaroo method, skin to skin contact to move together.
