Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Posterior

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Towards back

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Anterior

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Towards front

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3
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Cervical effacement

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Thinning of cervix

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4
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Cervical ripening

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Softening of cervix

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5
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Cervical dilation

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Opening of cervix

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6
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Vertex

A

Top of baby’s head

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7
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Occiput

A

Back of baby’s head

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8
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Transverse

A

Side view, to the side, from the side

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9
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Flexion

A

Baby’s chin tucks into the chest

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10
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Station

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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”

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