The body part that both protects the pelvic structures and accommodates the growing fetus during pregnancy is the:
1. perineum.
2. bony pelvis.
3. vaginal vestibule.
4. fourchette.
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1. Incorrect. The perineum covers the pelvic structures; the bony pelvis protects and ac-commodates the growing fetus.
2. Correct. The bony pelvis protects and accommodates the growing fetus.
3. Incorrect. The vaginal vestibule contains openings to the urethra and vagina; the bony pelvis protects and accommodates the growing fetus.
4. Incorrect. The fourchette is formed by the labia minor; the bony pelvis protects and ac-commodates the growing fetus.
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