Placenta And Membranes

Normal Situation of the Placenta And Membranes


The Uterus is divided in half. The placenta is normally situated on the upper segment of the posterior uterine wall, Generally near the fundus of the uterus.
The membrane covering the foetal surface of the placenta, the umblical cord and in contact with the liquor amnii and nearest the child, is termed the chorion. The amnion can be separated from the chorion.
The amnion can be seprated from the chorion and placenta as far as the umbilical cord.




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