5 Questions
Which organ is formed in the uterus during pregnancy and connects the fetus to the uterus?
Placenta
What color is a normal placenta?
Blue-red
What is the shape of a normal placenta?
Discoid
What is the average diameter of a normal placenta?
22 cm
How long is the normal umbilical cord?
51-60 cm
Study Notes
Placenta Formation and Characteristics
- The placenta is formed in the uterus during pregnancy, connecting the fetus to the uterus.
- A normal placenta is usually dark blue or purple in color.
- The shape of a normal placenta is disc-like or round.
- The average diameter of a normal placenta is approximately 20-25 cm (8-10 inches).
- The normal umbilical cord is approximately 50-60 cm (20-24 inches) long.
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