types of pelvis
- TYPES OF PELVIS GYNAECOID ANTHROPOID ANDROID PLATYPELLOID
- 1.Gynaecoid pelvis: (50%)
- It is commonly known as the female pelvis because that type occurs most frequently in women.
- Most suitable for childbirth.
- Wider brim.
- Ischial spines are blunt
- Sub pubic angle is 90º
- 2.Anthropoid pelvis: (25%)
- It favors a posterior position of the fetus.
- Oval in shape
- Transverse diameter is shorter
- Seen in tall women with narrow shoulders
- 3.Android pelvis: (20%)
- It is commonly known as male pelvis because it occurs more frequently in men
- . Heart shaped brim
- Anterior posterior diameter is shorter
- Transverse diameter is wider Childbirth is difficult
- 4.Platypelloid (flat) pelvis: (5%)
- This type of pelvis is rare.
- Kidney shaped brim
- Anterior posterior diameter is smaller
- Transverse diameter is wider
- Not conductive to vaginal delivery
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