The Fetus in utero

 The fetus lies inside uterus in a closed sac filled with liquor
amnii.
 It has enough freedom of movement until the later months of
pregnancy.
 Till then, periodic examination is essential to note its lie,
presentation, position and attitude.
 The size of the fetus or amount of liquor amnii can be noted .
 LIE:
i. The lie refers to Relationship of the long axis of the fetus to
the long axis of the centralized uterus or maternal spine.
ii. Most common lie being longitudinal (99.5%).
iii. The lie may be transverse or oblique.
iv. Sometimes lie is unstable until labor sets in, when it becomes
either longitudinal or transverse.