Lecture Notes: Anatomy, Variation, and Obstetric Ultrasound Terminology

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering key terms from the lecture on fetal development, anatomical variation, and ultrasound.

Cardio echocardiography

A sonogram that helps examine the health of the heart.

Echo

Short for echocardiography; an imaging study using sound waves to visualize the heart.

Fetus

The developing baby inside the uterus.

Gestational age

The age of a fetus in weeks of pregnancy; e.g., 32 weeks.

Ultrasound

A procedure using high-frequency sound waves to image internal structures (e.g., the fetus).

Three-dimensional image

A 3D representation of fetal anatomy produced by ultrasound.

Anatomical variation

Natural differences in anatomy among individuals; not necessarily a disease.

Kidney

The organ typically present as two; some people are born with one and can function normally.

Single kidney

Having only one kidney; can function normally and support life.

Kidney transplant

Surgical transfer of a kidney from a donor to a recipient; relatives are preferred to reduce rejection risk.

Aorta

The main artery with varying anatomical branching; variations do not imply disease.

Anatomist

A scientist who studies and describes body structures and their variations.