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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis 6af2a9ab

AP diameter is more than transverse diameter in the following:

A
Anthropoid pelvis
B
Android pelvis
C
Platypelloid pelvis
D
Gynecoid pelvis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: A (Anthropoid pelvis) Ref: Dutta Textbook of Obstetrics pg 346Explanation:Traditional obstetrics characterizes four types of pelvises:Gyneceid: Ideal shape, with round to slightly oval (obstetrical inlet slightly less transverse) inlet: best chances for normal vaginal delivery.Android: Triangular inlet, and prominent ischial spines, more angulated pubic arch.Anthropoid: The widest transverse diameter is less than the anteroposterior (obstetrical) diameter.Platypelloid: Flat inlet with shortened obstetrical diameter. (See the following table)

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