Fetal Physiology Logan Class of December 2011胎儿生理学洛根十二月2011班.pptVIP

Structure: It consists of mesodermal connective tissue called Whartons jelly, covered by amnion. It contains: One umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the foetus Two umbilical arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the foetus to the placenta, Remnants of the yolk sac and allantois. Abnormalities of the Umbilical Cord Velamentous Insertion Vessels divide before reaching chorionic plate 1% of placentas 25-50% infants structural defects Vasa previa = vessels present ahead of the fetus Cord Lengths Short Cord Less than 30 cm Early separation Delayed descent Uterine inv