3.12 understand how the developing embryo is protected by amniotic fluid
In the uterus space, there is the amniotic fluid, which protects the developing embryo. The protection comes from the fact that the fluid (largely water) cannot be compressed and it absorbs pressure. Any force applied to the uterus wall will be absorbed by the amniotic fluid and prevent damage to the child. An example of such pressure absorber is when you try to kick in the swimming pool. It is difficult to generate a lot of power doing that.
the fluid supports the foetus as it cannot support its own weight as the bones are not calcified (hard).
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