abnormal presentations Flashcards
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is the orientation of the fetus and whether if the body of the fetus is present;
presentation
normal presentation of fetus
anterior longitudinal (AL)
in __ 40% can have posterior longitudinal presentation
dogs, pigs
Horse, cattle, sheep, goats presentation
AL
dorsum of fetus the one being presented/visible in the birth canal
Dorso Transverse
Ventrum of fetus the one presented in the birth canal; forelimbs visible
Ventro-Transverse
is the orientation of the dorsum of the fetus in relation to the pelvis of the dam;
position
normal positon
dorsosacral
is the Position of the limbs of the fetus or the neck / head of the fetus
posture
Normal in large animals: to exit properly, should be flexed limb posture large animals
extended
also known as dog sitting presentation
ventro-vertical posture
presentation when twinning occurs
simultaneous presentation
presentation usually seen in foals
ventrovertical
tx for simultaneous presentation
CS if not sorted out, extraction
position is the Relationship of the ___ of the fetus to the ___ of the dam
dorsum
pelvis
Dorso of fetus closest to the pubic bone of the dam
dorsopubic
Dorsum closest to the ileum of the dam
dorsoileal
Dorsum opposite to the ileum of the dam
dorsopubic
Dorsum opposite to the pubic bone of the dam
dorsoileal
Refers whether the limbs, head, neck is extended or flexed
abnormal posture
downward deviations of the head
vertex
nape
breast-head
Further bending of the ventral flexion of neck
nape
Long neck of horse can flex further inward downwards
breasthead
all f the ff are anterior limb flexion except
a. carpal flexion
elbow felxion
shoulder flexion
palmar flexion
palmar flexion