L&D/Pelvic Types Flashcards
1
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Gynecoid pelvis (3)
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Most normal female pelvis and favorable for successful labor and birthTransversely rounded and blunt
2
Q
Android pelvis (2)
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Resembling male pelvisUnfavorable for labor because narrow pelvic plans
3
Q
Anthropoid pelvis (2)
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Outlet that is adequateNormal or moderately narrow public arch
4
Q
Platypelloid pelvis (4)
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Flat pelvisWide transverse diameter butanteroposterior diameter is shortmaking outlet inadequate
