April 7
2014
Medical Monday: Nuchal
Nuchal means “of, relating to, or lying in the region of the nape.”
A nuchal scan is a prenatal screening scan that can reveal chromosomal conditions including down syndrome.
Nuchal lines are “four curved lines on the external surface of the occipital bone.”
Machine Briefs:
Option #1: nuchal= NAOU/KAL
