occiput

occiput
n.
the back of the head. In obstetrics, the occiput is used as a ‘denominator’ to describe positions when a fetus presents by the vertex (see presentation). The most favourable position for delivery is occipital anterior, with the occiput of the fetus presenting towards the anterior aspect of the maternal pelvis as it enters the pelvic inlet. In the occipital transverse and occipital posterior positions, the occiput presents towards the lateral and posterior aspects, respectively, of the maternal pelvis; these are malpositions.
Derivatives:
occipital adj.

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  • Occiput — vgl. Okziput …   Das Wörterbuch medizinischer Fachausdrücke

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