Gynaecology & Obstetrics General cc3d6e80

All of the following are TRUE regarding engagement of the head, EXCEPT:

One fifth of the head may be palpable per abdomen

The veex will be at the level of ischial spine

The biparietal diameter has passed through the pelvic inlet

Two-fifth of the head may be palpable per abdomen

High-Yield Explanation

The diameter of engagement is the diameter of pelvic inlet in which head engages. Once engagement occurs, the veex will be at the level of ischial spine and on abdominal palpation, either no pa or only one-fifth of the head will be palpable. Ref: Textbook of Obstetrics Sheila Balakrishnan 1st Ed, page 125-126

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