The fetal head, from an obstetrical viewpoint, and in particular its size, is important because an essential feature of labor is the adaptation between the fetal head and the maternal bony …

Understanding the anatomy of the fetal skull and its diameter will help you recognise how a labour is progressing, and whether the baby’s head is ‘presenting’ correctly as it comes down the …

As part of the normal mechanism of labour, the fetal head descends and engages into the maternal pelvis in a transverse plane in the late third trimester or just prior to the onset …

What is The fetal skull? The fetal skull is a complex structure that is critical in the delivery process. The skull protects the brain during birth and allows for the head to change shape to fit through …

This mid-line section through the fetal head shows features of the developing skull and the brain, face and mouth.

Simplified approach to scanning of fetal skull and cranium scan during routine fetal anomaly scan

This video shows a detailed ultrasound view of the fetal head and brain anatomy with images describing how to obtain critical measurements of the brain and how these measurements are …

Aug 8, 2023 · The fetal skull is a bony compartment forming the head, containing the vital brain, which is susceptible to injury during delivery. The fetal head’s presentation during normal labor …

Fetal position reflects the orientation of the fetal head or butt within the birth canal.

Understand the main structures derived from the pharyngeal arches, pouches and clefts. Understand the stages and structures involved in the development of the face. Understand the …