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Sonography of the Placenta And Umbilical Cord
One of the earliest medical uses of ultrasound was in the obstetrics specialty. The primary objective of obstetric sonography is to determine the well-being of the fetus and, to some extent, the mother. The placenta and umbilical cord play an essential part in that determination. This Directed Reading examines the origins of the placenta and umbilical cord, their roles in maternal and fetal health and their sonographic appearances. This article is a Directed Reading. Your access to Directed Reading quizzes for continuing education credit is determined by your area of interest. For access to other quizzes, go to www.asrt.org/store.
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