A vaginal examination shows that the fetal spine lies parallel to the mother's spine. How is this fetal lie described?
Correct answer: A. Longitudinal lie
- A. Longitudinal lie
- B. Transverse lie
- C. Oblique lie
- D. Unstable lie
Explanation
In a longitudinal lie, the long axis of the fetus is parallel to the long axis of the uterus. A transverse lie places the fetal long axis across the uterus, while an oblique lie is diagonal.
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