BGDA Practical - Placenta and Fetal Membranes

Introduction

From implantation through the remainder of prenatal development the parts of the conceptus that did not contribute to the embryo now develop and differentiate in parallel to form the embryonic placenta and the fetal membranes. Remember that the placenta has a dual origin from both fetal and maternal contributions.

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Aim

To understand the development, anatomy and histology of the placenta and fetal membranes.

Key Concepts

Implantation, uterine changes (endometrium to decidua), early placentation (cytotrophoblast and syncitiotrophoblast cells), villi development, placental cord, placental function, placental membranes, abnormalities.

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Spiegel and Casseri: De formato foetu liber singularis (Dedication dated 1626).

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