Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Posterior
A
Towards back
2
Q
Anterior
A
Towards front
3
Q
Cervical effacement
A
Thinning of cervix
4
Q
Cervical ripening
A
Softening of cervix
5
Q
Cervical dilation
A
Opening of cervix
6
Q
Vertex
A
Top of baby’s head
7
Q
Occiput
A
Back of baby’s head
8
Q
Transverse
A
Side view, to the side, from the side
9
Q
Flexion
A
Baby’s chin tucks into the chest
10
Q
Station
A
How far above or below person’s mid pelvis baby’s head is
-4 floating
-3
-2
-1
0 engaged, zero station
+1
+2
+3
+4 “on the perineum”