Human Anatomy and Reproductive Biology

Reproductive System

• Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tube at the ampulla.

Ovarian Structure

• The functional part of the ovary is the cortex, which consists of connective tissue where ovarian follicles are embedded in different stages of development.

Skull Anatomy

• The membranous spaces between the frontal and parietal bones, passing from one temple to the other, are known as sagittal sutures.

Pregnancy and Nutrition

• During the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, the pregnant woman is expected to gain 6 kg.

Antenatal Clinic Interventions

• Interventions at the antenatal clinic to promote health and prevent diseases during pregnancy do not include provision of vitamin A supplement.

Breast Development

• The female breast, an accessory organ of reproduction, reaches its maturity when a woman reaches menarche.

Uterine Contraction

• Characteristics of fundal dominance during normal uterine contraction include:
  • Uterine contraction starts at the fundus
  • Uterine contraction lasts longest in the fundus
  • Uterine contraction peaks at the fundus
• Fundal dominance does not involve the fundus contracting to push the fetus out.

Labour Monitoring

• The most important feature that indicates labour is progressing well is cervical dilatation.

Vaginal Examination

• Vaginal examination during labour reveals:
  • Progress or delay in labour
  • Confirmation of full dilatation of the cervix
  • Foetal presentation
• Vaginal examination does not confirm fetal descent.