One factor of having a normal delivery is the size of the pelvis. Pelvis serves as the passageway for the passenger (fetus) during childbirth. The most ideal pelvis for childbirth is:
a. Android
b. Anthropoid
c. Platypelloid
d. Gynecoid
Answer: D.
Gynecoid is the “normal” female pelvis. The inlet is well rounded. This is the most ideal pelvis for childbirth.
• Android – “male” pelvis. Inlet has a narrow, shallow posterior portion and pointed anterior portion.
• Anthropoid – transverse diameter is narrow and anteroposterior (AP) diameter of this pelvis is larger than normal.
• Platypelloid – inlet is oval while AP diameter of this pelvis is shallow.
a. Android
b. Anthropoid
c. Platypelloid
d. Gynecoid
Answer: D.
Gynecoid is the “normal” female pelvis. The inlet is well rounded. This is the most ideal pelvis for childbirth.
• Android – “male” pelvis. Inlet has a narrow, shallow posterior portion and pointed anterior portion.
• Anthropoid – transverse diameter is narrow and anteroposterior (AP) diameter of this pelvis is larger than normal.
• Platypelloid – inlet is oval while AP diameter of this pelvis is shallow.
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gynecology - Obstetrics