BIOL 1050

SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:

1. Describe the layers of the uterus;
2. Describe the direction of the fibers of the myometrium;
3. List the four main uterine divisions;
4. Identify the parts of the uterus;
5. Identify the ligaments associated with the uterus;
6. Define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of the uterus;
7. Explain some functions of the ovaries including hormone production;
8. Identify the parts of the external female genitals;
9. Identify the parts of the breasts;
10. Define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of the breast;
11. Identify the bones and landmarks of the pelvis;
12. Name the pelvic joints, their type, and what bones they join;
13. Name the pelvic ligaments and describe where they attach;
14. Describe the four most important pelvic planes;
15. Delineate between the gynecoid, android, anthropoid, and platypelloid pelvises;
16. Identify the bones, sutures, fontanelles, and other landmarks of the fetal skull;
17. Name the diameters of the skull and identify which diameter goes with which fetal position;
18. Differentiate between caput and a cephalohematoma;
19. List the three main presentations;
20. Determine the denominators for various presenting parts;
21. Define engagement, station, synclitism;
22. Differentiate between synclitism, posterior asynclitism and anterior asynclitism;
23. Understand practical hints for working with the pelvis;
24. Identify and explain the functions of the muscles of the pelvic floor;
25. Identify and explain the functions of the muscles of the perineum;
26. List the muscles that junction at the center point of the perineum;
27. Outline the reproductive cycle including the processes of ovulation, menstruation, and hormonal changes;
28. List some signs of ovulation including changes in cervical mucus and basal body temperature relate them to hormonal changes;
29. Outline how fertilization changes the menstrual cycle including hormone changes:
30. List some hormonal changes as menopause begins;
31. Define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of hormones;
32. Define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of menstruation;
33. Define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of hemo or blood;
34. Describe the process of fertilization;
35. Outline the development, structure, and functions of the placenta including the transport mechanisms;
36. List placental hormones and their functions;
37. Explain the formation, structure, and functions of the amnion and chorion;
38. Describe the creation and functions of amniotic fluid;
39. Outline the development, structure, and functions of the umbilical cord;
40. Explain fetal circulation;
41. Differentiate between the intrauterine and extrauterine circulatory functions;
42. Summarize the significant changes in growth and development of ovum, embryo, and fetus;
43. Describe the teratogen sensitive periods in human development;
44. Define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of tissues; and
45. Define prefixes, roots and combining forms, and suffixes of terminology of human development
    ^{Midwives College of Utah. (2021). BIOL 1050- Anatomy and Physiology of Obstetrics Syllabus.}