Summary OBGYN-THE PLACENTA ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IRELAND

OG 2.2
Anatomy of the Female Pelvis


OG 3.2 Fetal Medicine
Class Senior Cycle 1
Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Code SC1 Obs
Title The Placenta
Date August 2015
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Anatomy
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

, Learning Objectives
A successful candidate should:
• Understand the embryology of the placenta,
and its unique anatomical and physiological
characteristics
• Understand the clinical scenarios that may
arise as a result of placental pathology.



Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI

, Skill objectives

• During the rotation you should examine 5 placentae and
recognize the maternal (cotyledons), fetal surface, vessels of
the cord and cord insertion.

• You should be able to comment on the weight, shape and its
completeness as well as any obvious placental pathology.




Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI