Re: [ozmidwifery] thanks

[Lynne Staff]

Hi Sheena Nuchal comes from the word no-ka, or nuka (with all those funny little symbols above the letters) and means nape of the neck. The term nuchal arm is also used to describe an arm tucked up behind the baby's head and across the nape. Regards, Lynne ----- Original Message ----- From: Sheena Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 11:00 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] thanks Thank you to all who replied about the cord around the neck query of mine. Now I have another question, why is it sometimes called the nuchal cord? I have heard of the nuchal fold, but only very occasionally is  the term nuchal cord used.   Sheena Johnson