Newborn Anatomy
Images
General Newborn Anatomy from Nucleus Media
Images can be viewed or zoomed and would be an effective study aid. However, as the images are copyright protected, they cannot be downloaded or printed.
Circulatory System from SMART Imagebase
High-Risk Newborns - Blood Circulation in the Fetus and Newborn
Anatomy of Female Newborn (Uterus)
Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System of Newborn Infant
High Risk Newborn
**Covers various problems and deformities but also illustrates the normal anatomy of a newborn in places.
High Risk Newborns - The Respiratory System in Babies
Texts
Children's Hospital Boston, Newborn Medicine
This web site has very good resources in terms of anatomy. While targeted at families, it can certainly be used to aid the study of newborn anatomy.
Paediatric Anatomy and Physiology, from Developing Anaesthesia.org
While targeted at the field of anesthesia, this link provides information that may be useful to nurses.
Evaluation of the Newborn
A check list of things to look for and take note of when examining a newborn baby.
Text & Video
Characteristics of the Typical Newborn Infant
Discusses the characteristics of various newborn systems as well as potential problems.
Videos re: Development
Provides videos illustrating newborn development and concerning anatomy.
Articles
The Heart of the Newborn Child: An Anatomical Study Based Upon Transverse Serial Sections.
This article discusses several aspects of the newborn child heart.
Feet
Discusses the tendons, ligaments and soft tissues of the newborn foot.
Nervous System
Links to sites associated with various diseases that affect the newborn nervous system.
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