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Pelvis Flashcards

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4 bones of pelvis

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L & R coxa
Coccyx
Sacrum

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How coccyx assists birth

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Flexes backwards to enlarge pelvic outlet

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Pelvic landmark for ‘stations’

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Ischial Spines (- above/+ below)

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Significance of ischial spines

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Narrowest diameter of pelvis

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Hormone softens public symphysis

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Relaxin

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Significance of curve of carus

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Complex curve
Upright positions give more space in pelvis for baby to navigate it

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