CONTRACTED PELVIS What Is Contracted Pelvis? Definition: Anatomical Definition: A contracted pelvis is defined as where essential diameters of one or more planes are shortened by 0.5 cm. Obstetrical Definition: Alteration in size and shape of the pelvis to alter the normal mechanism of labor in an average size baby. Type of Female Pelvis: Gynecoid (50%) … Read more
Fetal Skull Introduction: The fetal skull is made of flat bones. Fetal skull is larger than compared to any other part of the fetal body. The fetal skull consists of a vault, face and base. Fetal Skull Areas of Skull: ❑ Vertex The area midway between the anterior fontanel (bregma), the two parietal bones and … Read more
Flat Bones Introduction: Flat bones are one of the four primary classifications of bones in the human body. The main classification of 4 bones are: Long bones Short bones Irregular bones Flat bones They have a relatively flat, thin shape and are composed of two layers of compact bone tissue with a layer of spongy … Read more
LUNG CANCER 🔎Definition: An abnormal cell growth that happens in the lung or any part of the lung is known as Lung Cancer. 🤔Etiology/Causes: The causes of cancer are mostly unknown that is why cancer is called as an idiopathic disease. The most common risk factors of Lung Cancer are described below. ⚠️Risk Factors: … Read more