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Amniocentesis Podcast

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Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy.

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Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries

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Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. There are two main coronary arteries: the right and the left.

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Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area

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The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva.

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Anatomy of the Breasts

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Each breast has 15 to 20 sections (lobes), which are arranged like the petals of a daisy. Each lobe has many smaller lobules, which end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk.

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Anatomy: Fetus in Utero

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A thin-walled sac surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The sac is filled with amniotic fluid, which protects the fetus from injury.

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