Lesson 7 Milestones for Fetal Development Flashcards
fetal heat beats very audible
5
Fetal membranes
1
lanugo and vernix caseosa disappear
9
Meconium is formed in the intestines
2
brain is the largest organ ofthe body so head is disproportionally large
2
stores minerals, iron
8
placenta developed
2
vernix caseosa appears
5
skin markedly wrinkled
6
lanugo begins to disappear
8
quickening felt
5
face and body have a loose wrinkled appearance
9
Cardiovascular system
1
attains proportion of full term baby
6
sex organs (ovaries/testes) formed
2
buds of permanent teeth form
4
beginning bones ossification
3
lanugo covers entire body
5
buds of milk teeth
3
hart beats may be audible
4
feto-placental circulation is established by selective osmosis
3
nails extends to ends of fingers
8
all organs are functioning
10
has all the characteristics of a normal newborn
10
all vital organs are formed
2
fetus is viable
8
subcutaneous fats deposit begins
8
Germ layers differentiate
1
fetus swallows
3
bones of skull are ossified
10
vigorous fetal movement
8
alveoli begins to form
7
Digestive system and respiratory tract exist as a single tube
1
may survive with excellent nursing care
7
lanugo appears
4
amniotic fluid volume somewhat decreaases
9
Nervous system
1
Steady increase in overall growth and organ system
1
kidneys are able to function
3