Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 3
FORMATION AND FUNCTIONS OF LIQUOR AMNII
RATIONALE
It is clearly advantageous for the fetus to develop in a fluid environment. The liquor amnii, clear fluid that surrounds the fetus, is about 1 liter in volume and protects the fetus against physical trauma, permits uninhibited fetal growth free from distortion by neighboring structures, and provides a thermally stable environment. Its decrease and increase may cause fetal and maternal complications.
GOAL
Know the theories of formation and functions of liquor amnii
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l List different theories of liquor formation
l Describe functions of liquor amnii
l List the value of amniocentesis
CONTENT
l Character of liquor amnii
l Sources and origin
l Functions of liquor amnii
l Abnormality of liquor amnii
l Amniocentesis
