Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 24
ANATOMY OF THE FEMALE BONY PELVIS AND FETAL SKULL
RATIONALE
Knowledge of the basic anatomy of the bony pelvis and fetal skull is the basis for understanding the process of labor, the problems that may arise during labor, and the way to manage labor properly.
GOAL
Orient graduates to the basic surgical anatomy of the female pelvis and fetal skull
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Describe the anatomy of the pelvic inlet, cavity, and outlet
l List the diameters of the pelvis and their obstetric importance
l Describe the fetal skull and list its diameters
CONTENT
l Basic anatomy of the bony pelvis
l Diameters of the pelvis inlet, cavity, and outlet
l Basic anatomy of the fetal skull
l Diameters of the fetal skull
l Molding of the fetal head
