3.12: Understand How the Developing Embryo is Protected by Amniotic Fluid

AMNIOTIC FLUID: Protective liquid found in Amniotic sac

PROTECTION OF DEVELOPING EMBRYO

Diagram showing Amniotic Fluid found in Amniotic Sac

EXPLANATION: Uterus is surrounded by Amniotic Fluid in the Amniotic membranes Amniotic fluid is incompressible, functioning as an efficient shock absorber to protect Fetus from impact Amniotic fluid creates buoyancy to ensure Fetus does not have to support own weight while Skeletal system develops Amniotic sac ruptures during labour - known as 'Water breaking'