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A thin membrane that completely surrounds the embryo and contains a protective fluid in which the embryo is immersed. Also called the amnion.
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A thin membrane that completely surrounds the embryo and contains a protective fluid in which the embryo is immersed. Also called the amnion.
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A two-layered membrane that surrounds the embryo or fetus in the uterus. The amniotic sac is filled with fluid in which the embryo or fetus is suspended. (See reproductive systems.)
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The amniotic sac is the sac in which the fetus develops in amniotes. Its wall is the amnion, the inner of the two fetal membranes. It encloses the amniotic cavity and the embryo. The amniotic cavity contains the amniotic fluid. On the outer side, the amniotic sac is connected to the yolk sac, to the allantois and, through the umbilical cord, to the placenta. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
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The amniotic sac and its filling provide a liquid which surrounds and cushions the fetus. It allows the fetus to move freely without the walls of the uterus being too tight against its body. Buoyancy is also provided.
If after birth, the complete amniotic sac or big parts of the membrane remain coating the newborn, this is called a caul.
When seen in the light, the amniotic sac is shiny and very smooth, but too tough to pierce through.
An artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), also known as an amniotomy, may be performed by a midwife or obstetrician. This is usually performed using an amnihook or fingercot and is intended to induce or accelerate labour.
The presence of the amnion identifies humans and other mammals as amniotes, along with reptiles, dinosaurs, birds but neither amphibians nor fish.
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