Musculoskeletal

Question 1

What happens to the pelvis as the uterus expands?

Answer 1

pelvis is tilted

Question 2

What happens to the lumbosacral?

Answer 2

Increases

Question 3

What happens to the Sacroiliac, sacrococcygeal and pelvic joints?

Answer 3

joints relax in order to accommodate childbirth

Question 4

What happens to Rectus abdominus muscles

Answer 4

separate to allow the abdominal contents protrude in the midline

Question 5

How far does the umbilicus stretch?

Answer 5

until it is smooth

Question 6

When may Carpal tunnel syndrome may occur due to ?

Answer 6

oedema compressing the median nerve resulting in tingling/burning/numbness in the hand up to elbow and upper arm