Naegele obliquity
Naegele Obliquity
Naegele Obliquity (pronunciation: Nay-guh-lee ob-li-kwuh-tee) is a term used in Obstetrics to describe a specific position of the fetal head during childbirth. The term is named after the German obstetrician Franz Karl Naegele, who first described it.
Etymology
The term "Naegele Obliquity" is derived from the name of Franz Karl Naegele, a German obstetrician who lived from 1778 to 1851. Naegele is best known for his work in the field of obstetrics, particularly his contributions to understanding the mechanics of childbirth. The term "obliquity" comes from the Latin "obliquus", meaning "slanting".
Definition
In Naegele Obliquity, the fetal head is tilted towards the mother's right or left hip, with the sagittal suture of the fetal skull aligned with the diagonal diameter of the maternal pelvis. This position is considered normal and is the most common presentation during childbirth.
Related Terms
- Obstetrics: The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
- Franz Karl Naegele: A German obstetrician who contributed significantly to the field of obstetrics.
- Sagittal Suture: The fibrous joint that divides the two parietal bones of the skull along the midline.
- Pelvis: The large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hind limbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naegele obliquity
- Wikipedia's article - Naegele obliquity
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