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Amniotic sac
The amniotic sac is the sac in which the fetus develops.

Some sources consider it to be equivalent to the amnion..

When in the light, the amniotic sac is shiny and very smooth, but too tough to pierce through.

Amniotomy

An artificial rupture of membranes (ARM), also known as an amniotomy, may be performed by a midwife or obstetrician. This is usually performed using an amnihook and is intended to induce or accelerate labour.

Diversity

The presence of the amnion identifies humans and other mammals as amniotes, along with reptiles, dinosaurs, birds but not amphibians nor fish.

Amniotic fluid

Amniotic fluid is the watery liquid surrounding and cushioning a growing fetus within the amnion. It allows the fetus to move freely without the walls of the uterus being too tight against its body. Buoyancy is also provided.

See also

References

External links

  • http://healthcare.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/Pregnant/anatomy.htm

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The aim of rupturing the amniotic sac (also known as "artificial rupture of the membranes" or "amniotomy") is to speed UP and strengthen contractions, thus shortening the length of labor.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Medical condition overview)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; The aim of rupturing the amniotic sac (also known as artificial rupture of the membranes or amniotomy ) is to speed UP and...
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amniotomy
Jan 01, 2008; amniotomy ( artificial rupture of membranes , ARM ) (am-ni- ot x14F;mi) n. a method of surgically inducing labour by puncturing...
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ICEA position statement and review: Amniotomy
Jun 01, 2002; Amniotomy, one of the most commonly performed procedures in obstetrics, is the artificial rupturing of the amniotic sac...
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New amniotomy research from D.O. Seloojeme and co-researchers described.(Report)
Jun 18, 2009; According to recent research from Enfield, the United Kingdom, There is uncertainty as to the optimal time interval between...
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ARM
Jan 01, 2008; ARM n. artificial rupture of membranes: see amniotomy .
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