Chapter 8 – Functional Anatomy of the Urinary Tract
Abstract The pelvic floor (Figure 8.1) plays an important role in providing bladder and bowel control, and assists in parturition by promoting the rotation of the foetal head. It also…
Chapter 7 – The Male and Female Reproductive Tracts and the Müllerian Anomalies
Abstract The male reproductive tract is developed from the intermediate mesoderm, which forms a urogenital ridge that gives rise to testicular stroma and the mesonephric (Wolffian) duct. Chapter 7 The…
Chapter 6 – Structural Changes in the Newborn
Abstract The first four-week period after birth is referred to as the neonatal period. At the moment of birth, the baby suddenly has to make drastic physiological adjustments for changes…
Chapter 5 – Anatomy of the Endocrine Glands: Thyroid and Pituitary
Abstract Highly vascular endocrine gland, situated at the level of fifth cervical to first thoracic vertebrae. It usually weights 25 g, but is slightly heavier in Women and enlarges during menstruation…
Chapter 3 – Anatomy of the Pelvis in Obstetrics
Abstract The bony pelvis consists of four bones (two iliac (innominate) hip bones, sacrum and coccyx), and four joints in the articulated pelvis (i.e., two sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis and…
Chapter 2 – The Breast
Abstract The mammary gland rests on a bed that extends from the lateral border of the sternum to the midaxillary line, and vertically from the second to sixth ribs. Two-thirds…
Chapter 4 – Anatomical Adaptation to Puberty, Pregnancy and Menopause
Abstract Puberty refers to the transition period from childhood to adulthood. Chapter 4 Anatomical Adaptation to Puberty, Pregnancy and Menopause Swati Tiwari 1 Puberty Puberty refers to the transition period…
Chapter 1 – Surgical Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Abdominal Wall
Abstract The anterior abdominal wall is a multilayered structure. The layers are: Chapter 1 Surgical Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Abdominal Wall Kahkashan Jeelani 1 Anterior Abdominal Wall The…
